§ 50. Rear-Admiral Sir Murray Sueterasked the Lord President of the Council whether, in considering the question of scientific research and the universities in post-war Britain, he will also consider setting up a scientific research clearing bureau to enable research results at the universities, other research centres, Government laboratories; etc., to be made easily available to all Services and industry, and that the necessary steps be taken to improve the liaison between all in this respect.
§ The Lord President of the Council (Mr. Attlee)Yes, Sir. In the preparation of plans for the organisation after the war of scientific research in the national interest, special consideration will be given to improving the existing ways in which the results of scientific research can best be made known and applied to the development of industry and the Fighting Services. The examination given to previous proposals for a clearing house for scientific research suggests, however, that this may not be the best way of achieving the desired result.