§ Mr. Dalyellasked the Minister of Overseas Development what study is being made of the potential contribution of existing British Defence Research Establishments to the British aid programme to developing countries; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Prentice:The Scientific Units maintained for aid purposes by the Ministry of Overseas Development are aware of the fields of interest and relevant capacity of the Defence Research Establishments and any useful contacts can be made on a scientist to scientist basis. No formal study of the potential contribution of the Defence Establishments to the aid programme has been made or is contemplated.