§ Mr. CohenTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence how many research and development projects in universities are currently being funded by his Department; how much these projects are worth; and in how many universities these projects are being funded. [9042]
§ Mr. ArbuthnotIn 1993–94, the last year for which research expenditure figures are available, it estimated that some –33 million was spent with universities and further education establishments—table 1.5, UK Defence Statistics 1995. Currently, we have research agreements with some 70 such institutions. It is not possible to provide a detailed breakdown of the number of projects covered by these agreements without incurring disproportionate cost. Expenditure on development is mainly with industry.