§ Mr. John Morrisasked 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 EdwardsI 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