§ Mr. Alfred Morrisasked the Secretary of State for Social Services when his Department expects to reach a decision regarding grants in relation to the research by Dr. Skorecki, of the University of Manchester Institute of Science and Technology, into projects for helping severely disabled people, details of which have been sent to him; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. AlisonThe proposals for development and research which have been mad; by Dr. Skorecki and which incorporate a request for financial support are being studied by my professional advisers. In the light of their advice it will be necessary to assess the relative claims of the proposals against other demands on research and development funds and a decision will be made as soon as possible.