§ Mr. DalyellTo ask the Secretary of State for Education and Science what research he is funding in British universities on the consequences for the physics of the world climate of forest-burning, dam building and cattle-ranch clearing in eastern Amazonia; and if he will make a statement.
Mr. JacksonResearch funded by the NERC on global climate change is already extensive and the additional resources announced will enable increased activity to be undertaken. Universities may also undertake relevant research within the substantial general funds put at their disposal by the Universities Funding Council.