HC Deb 07 June 1967 vol 747 c226W
111. Mr. Dalyell

asked the Secretary of State for Education and Science what action he is taking on the recommendation of the Oceanography and Fisheries Committee that a survey should be conducted for new marine resources of sand and gravel.

Mr. Goronwy Roberts

Action rests with the Natural Environment Research Council itself, within the resources made available to it, with the advice of the Council for Scientific Policy. Investigation of the geology and mineral resources of the Continental Shelf is a priority item in the Council's current and forward programme.