§ 34. Mr. Osbornasked the Parliamentary Secretary for Science how many civil development contracts have been awarded by the Department of Scientific and Industrial Research; how many applications have been refused; and how many are awaiting decisions.
§ Mr. Denzil FreethThe Department of Scientific and Industrial Research has awarded three civil development contracts. Three firm applications have been refused and twelve firm applications are under examination. A number of inquiries are also under consideration, some of which may lead to development contracts in due course.