§ Mr. Woodburnasked the Secretary of State for Scotland whether, and what, progress is being made in the stimulation of medical research in Scotland; and what amounts of money are likely to be spent this year.
§ Mr. J. StuartActive encouragement continues to be given by the Medical Research Council and by my Advisory Committee on Medical Research. During the financial year 1955–56, expenditure amounting to £76,900 is likely to be incurred in Scotland by the Medical Research Council; and expenditure amounting to £35,000 by the Department of Health for Scotland on projects recommended by the Committee. These sums represent increases respectively of £20,000 and £3,000 over the corresponding expenditure in 1953–54. In addition substantial financial assistance is given by the Universities, by the Scottish Hospital Endowments Research Trust, by Boards of Management from endowment funds and by various voluntary organisations.