76. Mr. C. I. Orr-Ewingasked the Minister of Supply how much money was expended on research and development leading to the production of an atom bomb during the period August, 1945, to October, 1951; and on what Vote these sums were borne.
§ Mr. SandysOn the first part of the Question, I would refer my hon. Friend to the reply which I gave to the hon. Member for Pembroke (Mr. Donnelly) last Monday. On the second part, the expenditure was borne on the Vote of the Ministry of Supply.