HC Deb 04 March 1955 vol 537 c320W
Mr. Mikardo

asked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministry of Works, as representing the Lord President of the Council, in what industries development councils contribute to the funds of the appropriate research association.

Mr. Bevins

The Cotton Board (1948) contributes to the Shirley Institute of the British Cotton Industry Research Association and the Furniture Development Council to its Research Committee. In addition, the Lace Research Association and the Wool Industries Research Association benefit from statutory levies made on their industries under the Industrial Reorganisation and Development Act, 194.