asked the Secretary of State for Energy if he will list the value and volume of private domestic gas, electricity, coal and oil consumption for each year from 1970.

I append a table giving for the various fuels the estimated value of consumers' expenditure in £ million and the corresponding volumes consumed—in original units—for the years 1970–1974. Figures are not yet available for 1975.the European Parliament against the closure of the Dragon project at Winfrith.

I have received no protest. The Chairman of this Committee invited me to give evidence about the decision-making process which resulted in failure to reach agreement on a further extension of the project. I am considering my reply and will circulate a copy in the Official Report in due course.