Neuropsychiatric Research Unit

HC Deb 08 June 1967 vol 747 c1273

25. Dr. Winstanley

asked the Secretary of State for Education and Science what is the budget for 1967–68 of the neuropsychiatric research unit of the Medical Research Council.

Mr. Goronwy Roberts

Direct recurrent expenditure is expected to be approximately £88,000.

Dr. Winstanley

Is the hon. Gentleman aware that the work of this unit under the direction of Dr. Richter is arousing great interest in this country and overseas? Will he agree that this week, Mental Health Week, would be a happy occasion on which to enable it to expand its work?

Mr. Roberts

Any worth-while proposal from this unit or any other will be carefully considered by the M.R.C. I am aware of the value of the work of this unit and the hon. Gentleman will be glad to know that, since 1963–64, the recurrent grant to it has jumped from £56,000 to £88,000.