§ Mr. McCrindleasked the Secretary of State for Energy what are the essential elements in his policy on energy sources and their development; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Peter WalkerIt remains the Government's aim that all economic forms of energy should be exploited, supplied and used efficiently. In pursuit of this aim, the Government seek, inter alia, to promote competition in energy production and supply; to support research and development to establish the potential of new technologies; and to encourage consumers to use energy as efficiently as possible.