§ Mr. Ernie Rossasked the Prime Minister what financial assistance Government Departments are giving to promote the development and use of quantum pharmacology.
§ The Prime MinisterThe Government are providing considerable financial support for the development and application of quantum pharmacology, a technique of great industrial potential for the design of new drugs, through the research councils. Over the past three years, the science and engineering research council has provided over half a million pounds in the form of research grant funds, in addition to the provision of computer facilities and the support of research students (some of whom have been supported in collaboration with industry). The Medical Research Council has supported research projects using these techniques also.