HC Deb 24 January 1994 vol 236 c88W
39. Mr. Ian Bruce

To ask the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster what proportion of Government spending on science is distributed to research undertaken outside of universities.

Mr. Waldegrave

In 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. Kirkwood

To 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 Davis

It 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.

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