§ Mr. Gordon Wilsonasked the Secretary of State for Energy whether he has any plans to increase full-time research work within his own Department or by external sponsorship into the utilisation of waste heat from power stations.
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§ Mr. BennThe Combined Heat and Power Group under the chairmanship of my Chief Scientist has initiated a number of studies both within the Department and outside. In addition, the electricity supply industry has been carrying out detailed studies of specific sites. The work of the group is now in the final stages and plans for any future studies will depend on its recommendations, which I expect to receive in a few months' time.