HC Deb 28 May 1962 vol 660 cc961-2
23. Mr. C. Johnson

asked the Parliamentary Secretary for Science, what modifications will now be made in the estimates of the Scientific Manpower Committee in view of the reduction in the university programme and other Government financial policies.

Mr. Denzil Freeth

The third triennial survey of scientific manpower is in progress. In the course of this, the Committee on Scientific Manpower will be able to take into account any changes in the estimated output of the universities since their last review. Any such changes are likely to be in an upward direction.

Mr. Johnson

In the meantime, is the Parliamentary Secretary not aware of the threat to university science arising from recent decisions of Her Majesty's Government and their possible effect on the output of scientists, and how does he propose to deal with that situation?

Mr. Freeth

My noble Friend does not accept that there is a danger to science in view of the recent substantial increases made in the quinquennial review.