§ Mr. Patrick Jenkinasked the Secretary of State for Energy what discussions he has had with Great Britain's partners in the proposed Joint European Torus; when he expects this project to be approved; and where it will be located.
§ Mr. BennI discussed the Joint European Torus (JET) with my Ministerial counterparts during my recent visits to Western Europe. Also my officials are participating in discussion of it in the working groups of the EEC Council. It is expected that Miinsters will be asked to reach decisions on the Euratom fusion programme, of which JET forms part, by the end of this year. No decision has yet been taken on siting of JET. The United Kingdom Atomic Energy 421W Authority's establishment at Culham would provide a very suitable site for the project.