HC Deb 18 June 1979 vol 968 cc372-3W
Mr. Hooley

asked the Secretary of State for Energy, in the light of the worsening of international oil supplies, if he will take steps to expedite the special studies now in train of the Severn tidal barrage energy scheme.

Mr. John Moore

The Severn Barrage Committee has advised that work is going ahead as fast as the complexity of the problems permits, and I see no reason at present to question that judgment.