| Description | Was interested in Florey's remarks about the possibility that heavy demands might be made on the time of scientists who serve on government committees - discusses his own experience serving on the Advisory Scientific Committee of the Minster of Power and the production of memoranda, the main purpose of which seems to be to divert criticism - outlines views of Charles Ellis, who prepared such documents - comments on waste of scientific potential - comments on critical spirit of committee set up under Haddow to advise the BBC on its scientific programmes - says the Advisory Scientific Committee is now playing a much more lively role under Fleck's chairmanship. |