§ Mr. Dalyellasked the First Secretary of State and Secretary of State for Economic Affairs if he will give a breakdown of the £70,000 which he spends on research into regional development.
§ Mr. William RodgersThe following list gives the regional research projects which the Department have currently on commission, or for which expenditure has been approved. This shows the total estimated cost for each, but some will be spread over two or more years. The total expenditure in 1966–67 is at present estimated at about £45,000, but expenditure should grow as approved projects are brought into operation and other projects are added.
§ Mr. CallaghanA precise calculation is not possible, but the overall proportion is not likely to be very high.