HC Deb 27 October 1986 vol 103 c29W
Mr. Wood

asked the Secretary of State for Energy what support his Department has given to wind power; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. David Hunt

My Department has spent some £17 million, since 1979, on research and development into the harnessing of wind power for electricity generation. Most of this support has been directed to the development of large wind turbines for United Kingdom grid operation and includes major projects on Orkney and at Carmarthen Bay.