§ Mr. de Freitasasked the Minister of Education, as representing the Minister for Science, (1) if he will appoint a research council which will be responsible for research into the conservation of natural resources;
(2) when he expects to receive a report from the Advisory Council on Scientific Policy concerning research into the conservation of natural resources.
§ Sir D. Eccles:The Advisory Council on Scientific Policy is now considering this problem and will in due course advise my noble Friend. When this advice has been received, any necessary consideration will be given to changes in organisation.