HC Deb 07 April 1971 vol 815 c127W
51. Mr. Alexander Wilson

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland if he will make a statement on the research being undertaken in Scotland into the causation factors of mental retardation, and the cost to public funds of such research.

Mr. Edward Taylor

Fundamental research in many fields may produce findings that contribute to an understanding of the causes of mental retardation. My right hon. Friend's Department is at present supporting three projects which are directly related to this subject, at a total cost of some £22,000.