§ 26. Mr. David Priceasked the Minister of Technology what work is being carried out by the Atomic Energy Authority on ceramics research and development, as measured by current expenditure, capital expenditure and the employment of qualified scientists and engineers; how this work compares with work carried out in 1964, 1965 and 1966; and whether it is his intention to increase it in the current quinquennium.
§ Dr. BrayAs the Answer contains a number of figures, I will, with permission, circulate a table in the OFFICIAL REPORT.
§ Mr. PriceHow closely is this work being co-ordinated with the activities of the British Ceramics Research Association?
§ Dr. BrayVery closely. The Association has been fully consulted throughout the setting up of the ceramics centre.
§ Following is the table:
| Year | Current Expenditure £m. | Capital Expenditure £m. | Qualified Scientists and Engineers | |
| 1963–64 | … | 2.9 | 0.2 | 213 |
| 1964–65 | … | 3.1 | 0.2 | 240 |
| 1965–66 | … | 3.4 | 0.3 | 273 |
| 1966–67 | … | 3.3 | 0.25 | 250 |
§ The estimated effort over the period 1967–72 is expected to occupy 200 Qualified Scientists and Engineers a year at a total cost of £14m.