HC Deb 22 January 1987 vol 108 cc652-3W
Mr. D. E. Thomas

asked the Secretary of State for Education and Science (1) if he will give the figures for the proportion of his Department's science budget allocated to each of the constituent colleges of the University of Wales for each year since 1979; and what is the projected figure for 1987–88;

(2) if he will give the figures for the proportion of his Department's science budget allocated to institutions in Wales, other than the University of Wales, for each year since 1979; what is the projected figure for 1987–88; and if he will name these institutions;

(3) if he will give the figures for the amount allocated from his Department's science budget to (a) the constituent colleges of the University of Wales, and (b) other institutions in Wales for each year since 1979; and what is the projected figure for 1987–88.

Mr. Dunn

The research councils have been asked for this information. I shall reply as soon as possible.

Mr. D. E. Thomas

asked the Secretary of State for Education and Science if he will give the figures for the percentage rise in the science budget of his Department for each year since 1979; and what is the projected rise for 1987–88.

Mr. Dunn

The figures are as follows:

Year Science budget cash £ million Percentage rise each year Science budget at constant prices £ million 1986–87 Percentage variation each year
1979–80 340 14.9 565 -1.7
1980–81 393 15.6 551 -2.4
1981–82 451 14.8 575 +4.4
1982–83 482 6.9 574 -0.2
1983–84 516 7.1 588 +2.4
1984–85 546 5.8 597 +1.5
1985–86 587 7.5 605 +1.3
1986–87 615 4.8 615 +1.7
1987–88 657 6.8 634 +3.1