§ 24. Mr. Emrys Hughesasked the Paymaster General how many scientists are now employed in his Department; and what is his present expenditure on scientific research.
§ Mr. MaudlingOne hundred and sixty-two; expenditure in the current financial year is estimated to be about £1,045,000.
§ Mr. HughesCan the right hon. Gentleman assure us that he has enough scientists to carry out the atomic energy plan?
§ Mr. MaudlingThe responsibility in this country for atomic energy research rests with the Atomic Energy Authority, which is a quite different matter.