HC Deb 27 March 1980 vol 981 c680W
Mr. Ernie Ross

asked the Lord Privy Seal if he will provide a list of the energy counsellors who have served in Washington since 1946.

Mr. Hurd

The description "energy counsellor", which replaced the title "petroleum counsellor", was first used in Washington in 1973. There have been two appointments—Mr. Brant 1973–1977 and Mr. Jones 1977 to date. There have been two counsellors (petroleum).—Mr. Eagers 1966–1969 and Mr. Willmott 1969–1973. Atomic energy has been handled separately by an atomic energy attaché.