§ 30. Mr. Hardyasked the Secretary of State for Energy what progress he expects and what developments will be under way in alternative energy in 1982.
§ Mr. MellorResearch and development on new and renewable sources of energy is being funded by my Department, other Government Departments, public organisations (including the CEGB) and by private sector companies. I expect such work to continue in 1982.
The Southampton and Camborne geothermal schemes and the large aerogenerator at Orkney are major development projects currently under way funded wholly or in part by my Department.