HC Deb 28 October 1992 vol 212 c689W
Mr. Pawsey

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer what is the estimated amount currently being spent on all forms of research and development excluding defence; and what were the comparable figures for 1982 and 1972.

Mr. Nelson

The available information for 1990 is given in table 2.2.2 of the "Annual Review of Government Funded Research and Development 1992", a copy of which is in the Library of the House. Figures for 1989 were published in the 1991 edition. Information for 1982 and 1972 on a comparable basis is not available.