HC Deb 20 July 1979 vol 970 c858W
Mr. Dykes

asked the Secretary of State for Energy how many meetings under the direction of the Energy Council of Ministers have been attended by civil servants from his Department during each six month presidency since 1 January 1973; and how many civil servants were involved.

Mr. David Howell

Department of Energy officials frequently attend meetings of the Council of EEC Energy Ministers, and of other groups reporting to the Council. The detailed information could be obtained only at disproportionate cost.