HC Deb 19 December 1967 vol 756 c338W
36.Mr. Buchanan-Smith

asked the Minister of Technology what proportion of research sponsored by his Department is carried out in Scotland.

Dr. Bray:

Three per cent. of the total cost but excluding the aviation field 14 per cent. This does not include money paid out to other bodies where the proportion spent in Scotland is not available.

Mr. G. Campbell

asked the Minister of Technology what action he is taking to promote technological research in Scotland.

Dr. Bray:

Recent action has included the setting up of the Institute of Advanced Machine Tool and Control Technology at East Kilbride and the decision to establish an "Industrial Unit" at the University of Strathclyde.

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