§ 97. Lieut.-Colonel Bromley-Davenportasked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministry of Works, as representing the Lord President of the Council, whether, in view of the fact that the Jodrell Bank telescope has more than proved its value and importance in connection with the activities initiated during the International Geophysical Year, he will make a statement as to the additional financial support which will be made available by the Government for its further development.
§ Mr. H. NichollsThe Department of Scientific and Industrial Research has already made a large contribution towards the cost of construction of the radio-telescope. The Department has funds at its disposal for the financing of research of special timeliness and promise and any applications from Manchester University for grants for future research work involving the use of the radio-telescope, will be considered on their merits. One such grant of £15,200 has in fact recently been offered.