HC Deb 05 August 1965 vol 717 c378W
8. Mr. Mitchell

asked the Secretary of State for Education and Science what advice he has received from the Council for Scientific Policy on the best allocation of resources between the research councils.

Mr. Crosland

The Council for Scientific Policy has given some preliminary advice in connection with a general survey of Government expenditure. It is undertaking a more detailed study with a view to tendering further advice before the Government take decisions on next year's Estimates for Research Councils' expenditure.