§ Mr. Dalyellasked the Secretary of State for Defence what steps he is taking to broaden and enlarge the contribution of the Royal Navy to activity in the marine sciences, and the development of the marine environment.
§ Mr. Foley:During 1968–69 we plan to increase our effort in oceanography subject to the availability of staff; and will continue and extend our collaboration with the Natural Environment Research Council, the National Research and Development Corporation and the Ministry of Technology.