HC Deb 17 November 1987 vol 122 cc477-8W
Dr. Thomas

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs if he will list all research contracts or agreements which his Department currently has placed with United Kingdom universities and other institutions of higher education.

Mr. Chris Patten

Details of research contracts awarded by the Overseas Development Administration are published in the Administration's annual reports on research and development. The edition for 1986–87 is currently being prepared and is expected to be published early next year. I shall send the hon. Member a copy of the last report, for 1985–86.