§ Mrs. Renée Shortasked the Secretary of State for Energy, following the announcement of the International Atomic Energy Authority concerning a joint research programme towards constructing the world's first nuclear fusion reactor with the active co-operation of the United States of America, the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics, Japan and the 12 European Economic Community countries, what contribution Her Majesty's Government are providing for this project.
§ Mr. GoodladA group of experts has been set up to discuss further the possibility of collaboration. The United Kingdom will contribute to the discussions as a member of Euratom.