HC Deb 10 January 1996 vol 269 c259W
Rev. Martin Smyth

To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what factors underlay the non-award of clinical research awards in the current year. [8135]

Sir John Wheeler

In the current financial year, 16 clinical research awards were made for research fellowships.

In the next financial year, 1996–97, there will be continuing support for clinical research fellowships, and support for on-going PhD studentships.