§ Mr. Cook asked the Secretary of State for Energy what is the total Government subsidy given to date to all forms of non—conventional renewable energy sources.
§ Mr. Mellor:My Department does not give subsidies for renewable energy sources. It has, however, since 1975 400W been undertaking research and development to investigate the potential contribution which new and renewable sources of energy might make to United Kingdom energy supplies. Expenditure to March 1981 totals £19 million.