HC Deb 14 November 1972 vol 846 cc113-4W
Mr. Molyneaux

asked the Secretary of State for Wales when he proposes to appoint a chief scientist or regional scientific officer and a regional scientific advisory committee.

Mr. Peter Thomas

Professor I. D. P. Wooton was appointed Chief Scientist for the hospital scientific and technical services in England and Wales in January, 1972. The Welsh Hospital Board has not appointed a regional administrative scientific officer, but has under consideration the setting up of a regional scientific advisory committee.