§ (i) BSI will give priority to requests for standards work which the Government considers to be in the national interest. Such priorities will be accorded in consultation with the standards committee structure and in accordance with a mutually agreed timetable. Provision for such work shall normally be made within the BSI system for resource allocation but where exceptionally work is required urgently, the Government will consider providing additional financial support until such time as the work can be accommodated within the BSI general programme.
§ (ii) Where the development of a revised or new standard requires research and development to be performed in order to establish improved test methods or data, the Government will consider contributing towards the cost.