HC Deb 23 June 1960 vol 625 cc61-3W
Mr. Albu

asked the Minister of Education, as representing the Minister for

present, they have two reactors under construction. Two others have recently been completed. The former are in support of the next stage in the commercial development of the gas-cooled reactor system. The latter are experimental reactors to explore the physics and engineering of yet more advanced systems.

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Science, what further inquiries have been made by the Department of Scientific and Industrial Research into the scientific and technical resources of the shipbuilding industry; and whether he will publish any report arising from these inquiries.

Sir D. Eccles

The Department of Scientific and Industrial Research has made some preliminary inquiries into the scientific and technical resources of the shipbuilding industry in relation to its needs and is now discussing the results with the Shipbuilding Conference, with a view to making a further, more detailed, assessment. My noble friend considers that it would be premature to make any further statement until the discussions with the industry have been completed and any further studies which may be required carried out.