§ Mr. Dalyellasked the Postmaster-General if he will give details of any contracts for research which his Department has placed with universities or colleges of advanced technology, and of the value of such contracts.
§ Mr. Edward ShortOne such contract has been completed and three others exist, The details are:—
University Subject University College, London (completed) Study of the low field losses in ferrites at microwave frequencies to assist in the development of materials for microwave systems. Nottingham Theoretical and experimental investigation of improved methods for the design of the feed for large microwave aerials for communication-satellite earth stations. Newcastle-on-Tyne Design of resistance capacitance active electrical networks. University College, London Investigation of circular wave-guide systems for millimetre wavelengths. The total value is about £70,000.