§ Sir R. Thompsonasked the Secretary of State for Education and Science what was the total number of persons employed full-time or part-time by the University Grants Commission in 1929, 1939, 1949, 1959 and in the most recent year for which figures are available.
§ Mr. van StraubenzeeFive, five, 20 and 30 in the earlier years and 107 now.
§ Sir R. Thompsonasked the Secretary of State for Education and Science what was the cost to public funds of the University Grants Commission for the years 1929, 1939, 1949, 1959 and for the most recent year for which figures are available.
§ Mr. van Straubenzee£4,255; £6,497; £20,111 and £55,000 and £308,880 (1969–70) in each respective financial year.