§ Mr. Albuasked the Secretary of State for Education and Science what was the value of research grants made by the Social Science Research Council in each of the last three years; and what proportion of this total was given for research into management subjects.
§ Mrs. ThatcherIn 1967–68, 1968–69 and 1969–70, £0.98 million, £1.33 million and £1.41 million respectively.
It is not possible to give a realistic answer to the second part of the Question because of the multi-disciplinary nature of many of the projects.
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§ Mr. Albuasked the Secretary of State for Education and Science how many studentships were awarded by the Social Science Research Council in each of the last three years; and what proportion was for education in management subjects.
§ Mrs. ThatcherThe figures for studentships are:
Total studentships Proportion for Management Studies Per cent. 1968 … 903 8.6 1969 … 1,192 11.2 1970 … 1,526 14.9 Since 1969 the Council has also had responsibility for bursaries in management and planning. The corresponding figures are as follows:
Total bursaries Proportion for Management Studies Peer cent. 1969 … 400 75.0 1970 … 608 74.7