European Fusion Development Scheme (Hansard, 25 February 2002)

HC Deb 25 February 2002 vol 380 c854W 854W

§ Mr. Carmichael
To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry how much the UK has given to the European fusion development scheme in the past 10 years; and what the UK's financial commitment to EFDA is in the next 10 years. [36002]

§ Mr. Wilson
The European Fusion Development Agreement (EFDA) began in 1999. Over the four-year period 1999–2002 the UK's direct contribution to EFDA activities is projected to be £23 million. In this period 1999–2002, European income to the UK under EFDA for facility operation and research is likely to be £104 million.
The budget for EFDA in the next Framework Programme (2003–06) is still under discussion and hence no commitment has yet been made.