HC Deb 17 July 1979 vol 970 cc439-40W
Mr. Rhodes James

asked the Secretary of State for Education and Science how many grants are likely to be affected by the reduction of the financial allocation to the Social Science Research Council; how many are grants for post-graduate research projects; and whether any current grant holders will be affected.

Mr. Macfarlane

The council's decisions on reductions in research grants will be made known shortly.

Mr. Rhodes James

asked the Secretary of State for Education and Science what is the total annual cost of the emoluments and expenses of members of the Social Science Research Council.

Mr. Macfarlane

In 1978–79 emoluments to the chairman and members of the Social Science Research Council amounted to £21,560 and expenses to £6,996.

Mr. Rhodes James

asked the Secretary of State for Education and Science whether he is satisfied with the operation of the Social Science Research Council; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Macfarlane

I refer my hon. Friend to the answer I gave to his question on 9 July.

Mr. Rhodes James

asked the Secretary of State for Education and Science if he will initiate an immediate departmental inquiry into the manner in which prospective recipients of grants from the Social Science Research Council have been informed of changes in Social Science Research Council policies by the council; and whether he will make a statement.

Mr. Macfarlane

No.

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