§ Mr. Craigenasked the Secretary of State for Education and Science what discussions he has had with the Natural Environment Research Council over Its corporate plan; and if he is satisfied that the Natural Environment Research Council is not strengthening its administrative corps to the detriment of environmental and geological survey work.
§ Mr. BrookeWhile my right hon. Friend has not himself discussed the Natural Environment Research Council's corporate plan with the council, I have recently met the chairman twice to discuss it with him. I am satisfied that the council is not acting in the way described in the second part of the question.