§ 20. Mr. Hooleyasked the Secretary of State for Defence how many qualified scientists and engineers are currently engaged in defence research; and whether this number is estimated to increase or decrease in 1978.
§ Dr. GilbertThe number of scientists and engineers with a degree or equivalent qualifications engaged on Research and Development in the Ministry of Defence was 7,678 on 1st January 1976. As part of the economies required in defence manpower, the number is expected to fall by the end of 1978.