§ 39. Mr. Ian BruceTo ask the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster what proportion of Government spending on science is distributed to research undertaken outside of universities.
§ Mr. WaldegraveIn 1991–92, the latest year for which data on the destination of Government R and D spending is available, 73 per cent. of the total was spent in non-university sectors.
§ Mr. KirkwoodTo ask the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster what plans he has to ensure that an adequate number of science lecturers will be available to undertake research in universities.
§ Mr. David DavisIt is primarily for the universities, as autonomous institutions, to determine how best to meet their future staffing needs. The research councils have a responsibility to help ensure the supply of highly-qualified scientists and engineers who might undertake research in universities or elsewhere.