§ 73. Mr. Peartasked the Minister of Education, as representing the Minister for Science, if he will set up an organisation to conduct basic research into the problems of conservation and long-term utilisation of water supplies.
§ Sir D. Eccles:The Advisory Council on Scientific Policy has discussed this question with the Departments and interests concerned, and it is generally agreed that there is a need for increased basic research into these subjects. A Working Party on Hydrological Research of the Department of Scientific and Industrial Research is being reconstituted on a wider basis as a Committee on Water Research. An experienced hydrologist 10W is being recruited who will work with the Committee. These revised arrangements will be kept under review.