§ 50. Mr. David Priceasked the Minister of Technology if he will state the nature of the cuts of £3½ million in 1968–69 and £6 million in 1969–70 in the research and development programme of the Atomic Energy Authority; and if he will give a detailed break-down of these cuts to the nearest £100,000.
§ Dr. Bray:The Authority aim to achieve the cut in the cost of their civil research and development programme in 1968–69 mainly by some reduction in capital expenditure and by some run down of manpower. The balance of the cut will be met by limiting extramural research and development contracts. The effect of the cuts in 1969–70 is still being studied by the Authority.