§ Mr. Patrick Jenkinasked the Secretary of State for Social Services if he intends to support the amendment to the proposed revision of the second multi-annual programme of research projects in medical and public health in the European Community.
§ Mr. EnnalsNo. The Government have consistently supported the Council of Ministers in the exercise of its right to756W define limits on expenditure for research programmes in chapter 33 of the Community budget. In this connection, I would refer the right hon. Gentleman to the statement made during the debate on the EEC budget on 21 February by my right hon. Friend the Minister of State, Treasury, about similar amendments to Community proposals for research in applied metrology and in safety in thermal water reactors.