§ Mr. Wainwrightasked the Parliamentary Secretary for Science how much was spent on medical research in this country in 1959, 1960, 1961, and 1962, respectively; and how much was contributed by Her Majesty's Government.
§ Mr. Denzil FreethIt is not possible to provide an estimate of total expenditure on medical research. Expenditure by the Government in the financial years 1959–60, 1960–61, 1961–62 and 1962–63 is estimated at about £10½ million, £12½ million, £14½ million, and £15½ million, respectively. These figures include the estimated expenditure of the Health Departments, the Medical Research Council, the General Register Office, and the Air Ministry, together with the approximate amount which is estimated to be devoted to medical research out of the general grants made to the universities on the advice of the University Grants Committee.