HC Deb 21 December 1981 vol 15 cc340-a W
Mr. John Morris

asked the Secretary of State for Wales what was the purpose of his recent visit to the University College, Swansea; and if he will prepare a scheme which would enable the participation by university staff in the exploitation of ideas arising from their research.

Mr. Nicholas Edwards

I met the Principal and members of the staff of University College, Swansea, on 27 November to discuss aspects of the industrial and commercial development of scientific research there. I am anxious to secure the maximum technological and commercial application of research undertaken in higher education institutions in Wales and am pursuing this with interested bodies.

1981–82 Supply Estimates £ £ per head of insured population
Net Gross Net Gross
Welsh Development Agency 76,361,000 105,163,000
Development Board for Rural Wales 6,638,000 8,477,000
Total 82,999,000 113,640,000 71.04 97.26