HC Deb 07 March 1968 vol 760 cc162-3W
Mr. Elystan Morgan

asked the Minister of Technology what proportion of the research and development work carried out by his Department's establishments is carried out in the development areas; and what is the percentage for each.

Dr. Bray

About 10.4 per cent. of the work of the Department's establishments is carried out in the development areas. The percentage for each of these areas is as follows:

Per cent.
Scottish Development Area 6.8
Northern Development Area Nil
Merseyside Development Area 0.1
Welsh Development Area 3.2
South West Development Area 0.3