asked the Secretary of State for Education and Science, pursuant to his answer of 18 February, Official Report, columns 660–61, to the hon. Member for Meirionnydd Nant Conway (Mr. Thomas), if he will indicate the proportion of the total amount allocated from his Department's science budget to universities in each year since 1979 which is represented by the amount allocated to the constituent colleges of the university of Wales.

The Research Councils have been asked for this information. I shall reply as soon as possible.

asked the Secretary of State for Education and Science, pursuant to his answer of 18 February, Official Report, columns 660–61, to the hon. Member for Meirionnydd Nant Conwy (Mr. Thomas), if he will indicate the proportion of the total amount allocated from his Department's science budget to institutions other than universities in each year since 1979 which is represented by the amount allocated to such institutions in Wales.

The research councils have been asked for this information. I shall reply as soon as possible.