HC Deb 10 February 1977 vol 925 c753W
Mr. Macfarlane

asked the Secretary of State for Education and Science what is the financial contribution made by the United Kingdom towards the European Incoherent Scatter Association international project; and if she will report progress.

Mrs. Shirley Williams

The Science Research Council's total contribution to the initial cost is expected to be £3.15 million. Contracts for equipment are being let, and it is hoped that the facility will be in full operation in 1979. The council's contribution to operating costs is estimated to rise by then to about £250,000 a year.