To ask the Secretary of State for Energy when he last met his European counterparts to discuss global warming and possible answers in the energy field.

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy when he next proposes to meet his European Community counterparts to discuss energy sector remedies for global warming.

My hon. Friend the Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State discussed these matters with Community colleagues at the informal Energy Council in Rome on 16 July. I also expect these matters to be discussed with other EC Ministers both individually and at future Energy Councils.