§ 44. Mr. C. Johnsonasked the Parliamentary Secretary for Science what subjects were discussed at the meeting of the British Commonwealth Scientific Committee held in India at the end of last year; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Denzil FreethThe work of the British Commonwealth Scientific Committee is of a continuing nature. This 125W meeting enabled further discussions to take place on technical aid schemes, scientific and technical co-operation, the dissemination of technical information and the application of the results of research. There was, in addition, a useful exchange of ideas on the organisation and management of research in Commonwealth countries, and a preliminary study was made of possible Commonwealth co-operation on technical problems of increasing food supplies and the associated problems of water resources.
My noble Friend would like to take this opportunity of thanking the Government of India for acting as hosts for this meeting.