§ 50. Mr. DAYasked the Lord President of the Council in what manner Defence Departments are represented on the Research Boards and Committees of Scientific and Industrial Research; and in what manner co-ordination exists between Defence Services and Research Departments of the Government?
§ Sir T. INSKIPThe Defence Departments are represented on the Advisory Council of the Department of Scientific and Industrial Research by Assessors and on a number of Research Boards and Committees of the Department by members or Assessors. For details, I would refer the hon. Member to Appendix I of the Annual Report of the Department for the year 1934–35 (Cmd. 5013). Co-ordination is further secured by formal and informal consultation, constantly maintained between officers of the Departments concerned; in addition, representatives of the Departments meet each year to compare and co-ordinate research programmes.
§ Sir T. INSKIPI would like to have notice of that question.
§ Mr. MAXTONIs the right hon. Gentleman himself in contact with the operations of these various committees?
§ Sir T. INSKIPNo, not with the detailed work of the various committees, but I am generally informed of steps taken in connection with the needs of the Defence Departments.