§ Mr. Ernie Rossasked the Secretary of State for Energy how much has been spent in Great Britain over the past five years on research and development of alternative sources of energy.
§ Mr. John Moore:My Department has spent some £11 million over the financial years ending in 1976–1980 inclusive. Over the same period, the total public sector expenditure was about £40 million. Information on the private sector expenditure in this field is not available.