§ 14. Mr. G. M. Thomsonasked the Parliamentary Secretary for Science how many applications for grants for special researches were granted during the year ending 30th September, 1961; and what percentage of these originated in Scotland.
§ Mr. Denzil FreethSeven hundred and twenty-four grants were awarded in the year ending 30th September, 1961, of which 81, or 11.2 per cent. were in response to applications from Scotland.
§ Mr. ThomsonI thank the hon. Gentleman for that reply, but will he and the Government do what they can to ensure that any applications of these research projects are carried out to the benefit of Scottish employment?
§ Mr. FreethApplications are made for grants to undertake various kinds of research work, and these may be of benefit to the country either north or south of the Border. The main aim is to get ideas coming forward from first-class people and to support them.