§ Mr. WigleyTo ask the Secretary of State for Health what funds were allocated from his Department For directly commissioned research relevant to mental handicap for each of the past five years; and whether he intends for those funds to be increased over the next five to 10 years.
§ Mr. FreemanThe funds allocated for directly commissioned research relevant to mental handicap for the past five years were as follows:
Year £ 1984–85 679,700 1985–86 709,100 1986–87 520,700 1987–88 771,100 1988–89 659,800 The Department will continue to develop its research strategy in the field of mental handicap over the next five to 10 years.