§ Mr. Andrew SmithTo ask the Secretary of State for Education and Science pursuant to his answer to the hon. Member for Clydebank and Milngavie (Mr. Worthington) of 5 February,Official Report, column 131, what information he has on the capital and current funds allocated by the Universities Funding Council for 1991–92 for the upgrading of animal accommodation in veterinary schools.
§ Mr. Alan HowarthThe UFC circular letter 7/91 of 25 February, a copy of which is in the Library, indicated that the council intends to contribute nearly £70 million over three years for building works and equipment to assist universities in meeting the requirements of the code of practice under the Animals (Scientific Procedures) Act 1986. In 1991–92, £35 million is being assigned, of which some £10 million is from capital grant.