HC Deb 08 July 1980 vol 988 c112W
54. Mr. John H. Osborn

asked the Secretary of State for Education and Science what is the level of total expenditure on scientific research and development in the current year; how much of this is from private as against public funds; how much of this is defence as against civil research and development; and what this represents as a percentage of gross national product, indicating any change from 5 and 10 years ago, respectively.

Mr. Macfarlane

The latest year for which estimates of total expenditure on research and development are available is 1978. The information requested is as follows:

level of provision of primary and secondary education in Cumbria.

Dr. Boyson

It is for Cumbria county council as the local authority to ensure that the level of provision of primary and secondary education in Cumbria is adequate for the children of their area. I have no reason to doubt that the authority is fulfilling its duty.