§ Mr. Bruce-Gardyneasked the Minister for the Civil Service what was the aggregate cost to public funds of compiling 36W the report "Climatic Change"; who appointed the interdepartmental group on climatology; what is its membership; and what are his plans for its future.
§ Mr. ChannonThe interdepartmental group on climatology was set up under the previous Administration at a time of increasing public concern about climatic change. Its members were nominated by the Departments principally concerned with climate studies. They were:
- Sir Kenneth Berrill (chairman)
- Dr. J. M. Ashworth
- Mr. R. J. H. Beverton
- Sir Herman Bondi
- Miss G. G. Brown
- Mr. E. S. Carter
- Mr. W. J. Charnley
- Dr. D. S. Davies
- Dr. M. W. Holdgate
- Sir John Mason
No staff resources were provided exclusively for the group and it is not possible to calculate the aggregate cost of its work to public funds without disproportionate expense. The future activities of the group are under consideration.