§ Mr. Roderickasked the Secretary of State for Social Services how much was spent on research into migraine in 1972; and at what establishments this research was conducted.
§ Mr. AlisonI am not aware of any direct expenditure by Government Departments on research into migraine in 1972. Research relevant to the problems of migraine does however form part of basic research programmes funded by the Medical Research Council, for example, into cerebral blood flow, hormone levels or disorders of the senses such as hearing and vision, and also of basic studies undertaken by university departments, but it is not possible to apportion cost figures. Research is also promoted by nongovernmental agencies, particularly the Migraine Trust, but I am not able to supply cost figures.