Written question asked by David Porter (Conservative), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 28 February 1995. It was answered by Richard Page (Conservative) on Tuesday, 28 February 1995 on behalf of the Department of Trade and Industry.

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Dept of Trade and Industry

Question

What assessment he makes of the quantities of hydrates contained in ocean sediments around the waters of the United Kingdom which could be commercially exploited to produce fuel; and what technological advice and financial support DTI is preparing to give to companies active in North sea to assist them to explore for hydrates which can be turned into fuel. - Includes no figures. (Holding answer 27 February 1995).

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Secondary information

Type

Written question

Reference

255 c493W

Session

1994-95

Subjects

Finance Energy Fuels Natural resources Research Seas and oceans North Sea Seabed

Contains statistics

Yes