HC Deb 19 February 1980 vol 979 cc131-2W
Mr. Frank Allaun

asked the Secretary of State for Defence what is his estimate of the number of people currently employed in research and development projects in defence.

Mr. Pym

There are about 33,400 civilians and military personnel employed on research and development by the Ministry of Defence. These include such personnel employed in Ministry of Defence R & D establishments and the Royal ordnance factories.