§ Mr. Fordasked the Secretary of State for Education and Science what is the extent of research at present being carried out into the causes and incidence of bronchitis, particularly in industry, and the amount of contributions made by the Government towards such research.
§ Mr. Goronwy RobertsFour Medical Research Council research units are directly concerned with this field; other members of the Council's staff are investigating various aspects of the disease; and the Council have awarded a number of research grants for work on bronchitis and related conditions. Research supported by Government funds is also carried out in Universities, in hospitals under the National Health Service, and under the auspices of the National Coal Board. Further work is supported by voluntary bodies. Some of these studies have been undertaken in particular industries or have taken occupational factors into account. It is not possible to provide a reliable estimate of total Government expenditure on relevant research.