§ 24. Mr. Squireasked the Secretary of State for Energy whether he has any plans further to increase funding for research and development of tidal power.
§ Mr. David HuntTidal energy is one of the United Kingdom's most promising renewable energy resources and my right hon. Friend has announced an enlarged £5.5 million programme of research and development on tidal power which is aimed at reducing uncertainty on costs, performance, and regional and environmental issues.