HC Deb 25 January 1979 vol 961 c197W
16. Mr. Hooson

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department what is the current expenditure on research into the causes of crime; and what proportion of total Government research expenditure this represents.

Mr. John

The Department carries out a varied programme of research into crime, including its causes. Estimated expenditure in the current financial year amounts to about £1 million. Figures for total Government research expenditure incorporate a considerable element for development work and it would not be meaningful therefore to express expenditure on crime research alone as a proportion of this total.