HC Deb 14 June 1972 vol 838 cc332-3W
Mr. Clark Hutchison

asked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what public funds are made available for research into the perfecting of electric cars and other vehicles.

Mr. Anthony Grant

Since 1967 the Department of Trade and Industry and related agencies have spent about £160,000 on research and development on electric vehicles, including advanced batteries. Further expenditure on new projects in collaboration with industry may be authorised in the near future.

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