§ Mr. William Priceasked the Secretary of State for Education and Science how much money was spent by the Government on medical research in 1972; and what were the figures for 1970 and 1971.
§ Mrs. ThatcherFigures for calendar years are not readily available. Total expenditure from Government funds in recent years has been:
Financial year £ million 1969–70 … … … 43 1970–71 … … … 51.5 1971–72 … … … 56