§ Mr. Ennalsasked the Secretary of State for Social Services what representations he has received about the consequences to academic teaching and medical research of the present financial situations of (a) the Institute of Basic Medical Sciences, (b) the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, (c) The Institute of Urology, (d) the Institute of Psychiatry, (e) the Institute of Orthopaedics, (f) the Institute of Ophthalmology, (g) the Institute of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, (h) the Institute of Neurology, (i) the Institute of Laryngology and Otology, (j) the Institute of Child Health, (k) the Institute of Dermatology, (l) the Institute of Dental Surgery, (m) the Cardiothoracic Institute and (n) the Institute of Cancer Research; and if he will take steps to improve the financial situations of these organisations.
§ Dr. VaughanI have received a number of representations relating to these institutes and I met the vice-chancellor of London university and others last week. As far as the financial situation is concerned, I have nothing to add to the reply that my hon. Friend the Under-Secretary of State for Education and Science has sent the right hon. Gentleman today.