HC Deb 24 November 1980 vol 994 c35W
Mr. Scott

asked the Secretary of State for Employment whether any change has been made in his Department's estimate of expenditure on research in the current financial year.

Mr. Prior

In the interests of economy, the research budget has been reduced from £1.061 million to £0.711 million. In consequence, the cash limit on Class IV Vote 17 will become £131.402 million.