HC Deb 02 April 1969 vol 781 c128W
80. Mr. Onslow

asked the Secretary of State for Education and Science what has been the total annual cost to public funds of the work of the Social Science Research Council; and how many staff have been employed by this body in each year since it was established.

Mrs. Shirley Williams

The expenditure of the Social Science Research Council and the staff complements, for the years to 31st March, 1966, 1967, 1968 and 1969 are £22,000 and 15; £590,000 and 29; £870,000 and 43; and £1,470,000 (estimated) and 64 respectively.