HC Deb 20 January 1987 vol 108 c498W
16. Mr. Thurnham

asked the Secretary of State for Education and Science if he will make a statement about the current facilities for technical research.

Mr. Kenneth Baker

Facilities for research are being continually improved. Since 1979 university equipment grants have increased by 24 per cent. and the Science Budget by 11 per cent., compared with general levels of inflation.