asked the Secretary of State for Energy when he next expects to chair a meeting of the Energy Commission.

asked the Secretary of State for Energy whether he will detail the Energy Commission's future programme and any changes which he proposes to make in its membership.

The next meeting of the Energy Commission, which I shall chair, will take place on 6th June. It will include discussion of international energy questions, research and development in the energy field, and the corporate planning of fuel industries. I cannot at this stage be precise about the programme beyond June but with the assistance of members we have identified a number of important subjects for future discussion. I have no plans at present to alter the Commission's membership.