§ Mr. Nicholas Wintertonasked the Secretary of State for Energy what was the total cost of holding the energy conference on 22nd June; and whether this figure takes account of the expenses of those attending as delegates both in terms of man hours lost and direct costs incurred as a result of the conference.
§ Mr. OakesThe total cost to public funds is estimated at £5,988.00. The conference did not involve additional staff costs for the Department. Printing expenses incurred by participants other that the Department of Energy and delegates' expenses are not known.