asked the Secretary of State for Education and Science if he will publish the terms of reference of the Council for Scientific Policy; and whether this body is required to submit an annual report.

The Council for Scientific Policy advises me in the exercise of my responsibilities for civil science policy. It reports to me from time to time on matters within this field, and two reports by Committees appointed by the Council have been published^*. The Council has submitted a general report on its work during the first year of its existence and this will be published next week.