asked the Secretary of State for the Environment how much was expended on scientific research and development in 1976 in England, Scotland and Wales, respectively.

Overall figures are not readily available in the form requested, but I will send the hon. Member a note of the main projects conducted in, or with special reference to, Scotland and Wales respectively. A high proportion of my Department's research work has results of equal application to all parts of the United Kingdom, though some is specifically related to the needs of either Scotland or Wales.