§ Mr. David Stoddartasked the Prime Minister which Minister is responsible for co-ordination of policy on research and development issues.
§ The Prime MinisterMy right hon. Friend the Lord President of the Council. Responsibility for the research and development required to support specific national policies lies with departmental Ministers having responsibilities for those policies; the Lord President of the Council is charged with ensuring that there is adequate co-operation and coordination between Departments in the research and development field.