HC Deb 18 December 1968 vol 775 cc382-3W
66. Mr. Hooley

asked the Secretary of State for Defence what steps are now being taken to accelerate the redeployment of qualified scientists and engineers from defence to civil research and development projects.

Mr. John Morris:

Action to effect the reductions announced in paragraph 42 of the Supplementary Statement on Defence Policy, 1968 is now proceeding. We are considering whether further reductions are possible.

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