HC Deb 19 December 1989 vol 164 c210W
39. Dr. Bray

To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Science what was the science budget as a percentage of gross domestic product in 1979–80; and what he expects it to be in 1990–91.

Mr. Jackson

In 1979–80 the science budget was 0.160 per cent. of the gross domestic product. In 1990–91 it is estimated that it will represent 0.163 per cent.

64. Mr. Boswell

To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Science if he will make a statement on the planned budget for pure science and the research councils.

Mr. Jackson

I refer my hon. Friend to the reply given by my right hon. Friend to my hon. Friend the Member for Rugby and Kenilworth (Mr. Pawsey) on 15 November at column272–76.