§ Mr. Rostasked the Secretary of State for Energy when he next expects to have discussions with the EEC Energy Ministers on the future of the joint thermonuclear fusion project.
§ Mr. BennOn 1st January the United Kingdom takes over from the Netherlands Presidency of the Council and will continue to seek early agreement on the Joint European Torus (JET) and its site. Collective Community discussions at a Council of Ministers (Research) will be arranged as soon as progress appears possible.