HC Deb 03 July 1986 vol 100 c606W
Mr. Kirkwood

asked the Secretary of State for Education and Science whether he will undertake a review of the effects of Government expenditure cuts on civil-funded research carried out in universities and research establishments.

Mr. Walden

No. The Advisory Board for the Research Councils and the University Grants Committee advise my right hon. Friend on the financial needs of research undertaken in higher education and in research council establishments.