§ Mr. Collinsasked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministry of Works, as representing the Lord President of the Council, if he will urge the Medical Research Council to speed up their investigation into the effects of radiation; and what additional moneys are being provided for this purpose.
§ Mr. BevinsThe Medical Research Council already have plans to expand and accelerate their programme of research into all aspects of the effects of radiation. As stated by my right hon. Friend the Minister of Health in the debate on 22nd March, if the council report that an increase in their total expenditure is essential for this purpose, this will be favourably considered.