§ Mr. Gordon Wilsonasked the Secretary of State for Education and Science (1) what research is currently being carried on in radiobiology in England and Wales; how many staff are involved; what are the locations of such research; and, if any changes are intended, what impact they will have on the level of research;
(2) what research is being carried on in radiobiology in Scotland; how many staff are involved; what are the locations of such research; and, if any changes are intended, what impact they will have on the level of research.
§ Mr. MacfarlaneThe Medical Research Council supports a wide range of studies on the effects of ionising radiation on biological tissues and organisms. 269W These studies relate to radiation protection and also to radiotherapy and diagnosis. The Science Research Council also supports some research in radio-biology. Research in this subject is also undertaken in universities using funds provided by the Department through the
Supporting body Location Scope/title of project Funds allocated £ million per annum Staff involved Medical Research Council MRC Radiology Unit, Harwell * 2.1 140 Medical Research Council MRC Cyclotron Unit, Hammersmith Hospital, London Medical Research Council MRC Cell Mutation Unit, Sussex University Medical Research Council MRC's National Institute for Medical Research, Mill Hill Medical Research Council Hospitals and University Departments in England and Wales * 0.3 41 * Studies as outlined above.