HC Deb 24 November 1986 vol 106 c17W
47. Mr. Norris

asked the Secretary of State for Energy what success his Department has had in attracting contributions from external sources for the renewables programme.

Mr. David Hunt

We have had considerable success in attracting external contributions to our renewables programme. Since 1979 over £14 million has been contributed. Estimate contributions for 1986–87 are £3 million compared to £2.1 million in 1985–86. (The figures include contractors' contribution to projects on waste as a fuel and passive solar design under the Departments energy efficiency demonstration scheme).