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Mr. Latham
asked the Secretary of State for Education and Science when he received a copy of Sir Clifford Butler's report on the future of geological surveying; and whether he will arrange for its immediate publication.
Sir Trevor Skeet
asked the Secretary of State for Education and Science when he proposes to publish the joint Natural Environment Research Council—Advisory Body for Research Councils study group report into geological surveying.
Mr. Jackson
My right hon. Friend received a copy of Sir Clifford Butler's report on 22 June, with preliminary comments from the chairman of the Advisory Board for the Research Councils and the chairman of the Natural Environment Research Council. My right hon. Friend expects to make an announcement on publication shortly.