§ 2. Mr. Carter-Jonesasked the Minister of Technology if he will take immediate action to ensure that a fair quantity of British equipment is used by the World Weather Watch.
§ The Joint Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministry of Technology (Dr. Jeremy Bray)Contributing nations, and possibly the World Meteorological Organisation Secretariat, will invite tenders for equipment when requirements have been decided. Arrangements are being made to inform British manufacturers of the opportunities available.
§ Mr. Carter-JonesI thank my hon. Friend for his reply, but since this is an activity in which we have the lead, both in knowledge and in theory, and in the use of instruments, will he give full support, through the Royal Air Force or the Meteorological Office or industry generally, in order that adequate research and development is carried out, to make sure that we keep the lead in this small but vital field?
§ Dr. BrayVery substantial resources are being devoted to the development of the meterological service.