HC Deb 14 March 1961 vol 636 cc1171-2
16. Mr. Willis

asked the Parliamentary Secretary for Science what proportion of Government-financed industrial research is at present being carried out in Scotland.

Mr. Denzil Freeth

It is not practical in the industrial field to distinguish expenditure on research from that on development. The information requested by the hon. Member is therefore not available.

Mr. Willis

Could not the Parliamentary Secretary give some information on the two expenditures combined? That might be helpful.

Mr. Freeth

That would entail a very large amount of work and would take some time, but if the hon. Gentleman cares to put such a Question on the Order Paper we will do our best.