Research Councils (University Funding)

Part of Oral Answers to Questions — Wales – in the House of Commons at 11:30 am on 17 March 2010.

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Photo of Wayne David Wayne David The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Wales 11:30, 17 March 2010

The hon. Gentleman and I had a very useful discussion on Monday, in which we addressed the situation in Aberystwyth, in particular with regard to IBERS-the institute of biological, environmental and rural sciences. We fully recognise the excellent work that is done there; I have visited it myself and have seen at first hand the exemplary research that is conducted. Any restructuring is, however, a matter for Aberystwyth university; any restructuring that has been taking place is not a result of any reduction in research council funding, and that support will continue.