§ 101. Mr. Hamiltonasked the Minister of Supply if he will make a statement on his recent talks in the United States of America concerning the more efficient use of scientific manpower.
§ Mr. MaudlingIn the course of my visit to Washington I discussed in general terms the possibility of even closer coordination of research and development activities in the defence field. I reached no specific conclusions but I have arranged for the Ministry of Supply representatives in Washington to re-examine in greater detail with the United States Department of Defence certain possibilities to ensure that we are making the most efficient use of our scientific manpower in the defence field.