§ Mr. Hooleyasked the Secretary of State for Education and Science what is the extent of the participation of the United Kingdom in the European Molecular Biology Organisation as regards financial commitment, representation on policy or executive bodies, provision of equipment or facilities, and in any other way.
§ Mr. Goronwy RobertsThe European Molecular Biology Organisation (E.M.B.O.) is a formal association of leading European molecular biologists. At present it is financed largely by a grant from the Volkswagen Foundation which expires in 1968. The possibility of intergovernmental support, both financial and 109W by the provision of equipment and facilities, following the cessation of the Volkswagen grant is currently under discussion at a series of conferences convened by the Swiss Government. At present thirty three British scientists are members of the Organisation, in a private capacity. Of these, one is the Chairman and one is member of the E.M.B.O. Council, and four serve on executive committees.