§ Mr. Eadieasked the Secretary of State for Education and Science what is his policy towards decisions about the use of a portion of the budget for social research being made by academics under the peer review principle embodied in the Social Science Research Council.
§ Mr. William SheltonDecisions consequent upon the peer review principle, taken by the Social Science Research Council, are the council's responsibility, within the terms of its Royal Charter.
§ Mr. Eadieasked the Secretary of State for Education and Science if he will arrange for a portion of the budget for social research to be allocated by academics under the peer review principle.
§ Mr. William SheltonIf I understand the hon. Member correctly, it is.