§ Mrs. Renée Shortasked the Secretary of State for the Environment if he intends cutting back on his £40 million research and development programme this year; and, if so, how many people he forecasts will be unemployed.
HeseltineThe provision in Estimates for environmental research in 1979–80 is £31 million. This expenditure is under review, along with all public expenditure, and I will announce any changes as soon as possible.