§ Mr. Clark Hutchisonasked 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.
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§ Mr. Anthony GrantSince 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.