§ 20. Mr. Albuasked the Minister of Education, as repesenting the Minister for Science, what was the amount contributed last year by the Department of Scientific and Industrial Research to the Shipbuilding Research Association; and what amount it is proposed to contribute in the coming year.
§ Sir D. EcclesThe annual grant for the year ending 31st March, 1959, was £50,000. For the year ending 31st March, 1960, the grant will be £60,000, provided that £300,000 is raised from industry.
§ Mr. AlbuCan the Minister confirm a report that this association, which is really not doing nearly as much as is needed for this industry, has been building up a substantial reserve out of its annual funds? If so, can he say for what purpose?
§ Sir D. EcclesI shall need notice of that, and I will write to the hon. Member.