§ Mr. Boyesasked the Secretary of State for Defence what are the present functions and membership of the defence scientific advisory council.
§ Mr. ButlerThe defence scientific advisory council is established to advise the Secretary of State for Defence on scientific and technological matters of concern to the Ministry of Defence. The chairman and other independent members are all distinguished scientists in the academic or industrial world, and their contributions to the MOD through the DSAC are much appreciated. Each is appointed in his personal capacity by the Secretary of State.