HC Deb 13 December 1966 vol 738 cc235-6
26. Mr. Dalyell

asked the Minister of Power if he will give details of any contracts for research which his Department has placed with universities or colleges of advanced technology, and of the value of such contracts.

Dr. Bray

The number of current contracts is 10, with a total value of about £53,000 over the periods of the contracts, which vary from one and a half to five years. With permission, I will circulate the details in the OFFICIAL REPORT.

Mr. Dalyell

Am I right in assuming that this is basically "safety in mines" cost and does it include the contracts of the nationalised industries?

Dr. Bray

The details of the contracts will be given in the OFFICIAL REPORT. They do not include contracts placed by the nationalised industries, which last year alone totalled 138, with a total expenditure of about £250,000.

Following are the details: