HC Deb 09 November 1983 vol 48 c137W
Mr. Greenway

asked the Secretary of State for Education and Science if he will list the research groups receiving grants from his Department, stating the nature of the research being undertaken; by whom it is undertaken; and what is the amount of the grant given to each group.

Sir Keith Joseph

This information is published annually by the Department in "List 1: Current Educational Research Projects supported by the Department of Education and Science". A copy of the current list, dated 1 January 1983, is in the Library.

Mr. Greenway

asked the Secretary of State for Education and Science if he will state the criteria against which he awards grants for educational research purposes; and if he will make a statement.

Sir Keith Joseph

Ministers assess priorities for educational research by reference to the costs and to the extent to which the findings can be expected:

  1. (a) to guide policy decisions that need to be taken;
  2. (b) to improve the quality of the educational process in areas of policy concern;
  3. (c) to facilitate the implementation of policy decisions; or to evaluate the effects of the implementation of policy decisions.