§ 18. Mr. Edwin Wainwrightasked the Secretary of State for Energy what is his policy to ensure that there is a sufficient supply of fuels to cover the energy needs of the United Kingdom.
§ Mr. OakesMy hon. Friend has identified in his Question the principal objective of our policy, which we seek to achieve at minimum cost through making the best use of our indigenous resources and through promoting the efficient use of energy. I expect the United Kingdom to achieve net self-sufficiency in 1980, allowing for international trade in some products.