§ 61. Mr. Albuasked the Minister of Education, as representing the Minister for Science, if he will make a statement on the discussions that have taken place with the machine tool industry about the establishment of a Research Association.
67. Mr. Gresham Cookeasked the Minister of Education, as representing the Minister for Science, what steps are 127W being taken to form the Research Association for the machine tool industry; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. K. ThompsonThe Machine Tool Trades Associations announced on 13th September the decision of the industry to set up a Research Association, which will be incorporated shortly. A Director of Research is being sought, and an application to the D.S.I.R. for grant-aid is in preparation.