HC Deb 28 January 1971 vol 810 c175W
45. Mrs. Joyce Butler

asked the Secretary of State for Education and Science if discussions are still proceeding between the Science Research Council and three universities on possible research projects on the micro-biological degradation of plastics in view of the recent decision of the Department of Trade and Industry not to support such projects.

Mrs. Thatcher

Yes. A decision on one or more projects is likely to be taken within the next six months.