HC Deb 27 July 1956 vol 557 c82W
Mr. C. I. Orr-Ewing

asked the Minister of Health how much the Medical Research Council is spending this year on genetical research.

Mr. Turton

I have been asked to reply, as representing the Lord President of the Council. During the financial year 1956–57, expenditure by the Medical Research Council on research on genetics is estimated at approximately £70,000.