§ Mr. Juddasked the Minister of Technology what has been the total level of 24W Government expenditure on marine and sea bed research in each of the past five years; what is the estimate for 1969–70; and whether he will make a statement.
§ Dr. Ernest A. DaviesGovernment expenditure on marine science and technology has been estimated as follows:
1967–68 £13.621 million 1968–69 £13.010 million The estimate for 1969–70 is £15.030 million.
Figures for 1964–65, 1965–66, 1966–67 are not available.