HC Deb 31 March 1983 vol 40 cc263-4W
Mr. Pawsey

asked the Secretary of State for Energy what priority is accorded by Her Majesty's Government to research and development work into wave power and wind power, respectively.

Mr. Gray

Research and development work on renewables supported by my Department is concentrated on those technologies requiring research and development which currently show the most promise for United Kingdom conditions. Accordingly wind power receives a high priority and wave power a low priority.