§ 18. Mr. Dalyellasked the Secretary of State for Education and Science if the 1984–85 budget for the Medical Research Council's brain metabolism units at Edinburgh has yet been finalised; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. BrookeI understand that the Medical Research Council has not yet settled the budget of its brain metabolism unit for 1984–85. The unit's interim budget includes an allowance of £87,000 for running costs other than staff and administration costs during the first six months of 1984–85; its requirements for the full year are currently being reviewed by the council in consultation with the unit's director.