§ 21. Mr. Hockingasked the Parliamentary Secretary for Science what steps the National Physical Laboratory is taking to increase its contacts with the universities and colleges of advanced technology.
§ Mr. Denzil FreethContacts between the National Physical Laboratory and industries and colleges of advanced technology are being increased by the placing of research contracts; by providing 1089 practical experience for students on "sandwich" courses; by taking undergraduates as vacation students and postgraduates of proved research ability as research fellows; by the employment of university staff as consultants, and by the organisation of frequent joint discussions.