HC Deb 18 January 1984 vol 52 cc236-7W
Mr. Patchett

asked the Secretary of State for Energy whether German financial interest is continuing in the fluidised combustion facility at Grimethorpe; if there has been any Japanese interest in the project; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Giles Shaw

The NCB is seeking partners for a continuation of work at Grimethorpe after they acquire the facility on completion of the IEA programme later this year. German and Japanese organisations are amongst those approached but a clear pattern of potential support has yet to emerge.