MRC chief John Savill: ‘illusion’ that research council mergers will save money

Sir John makes robust defence of current set-up as he warns sector not to be ‘complacent’ about councils’ future

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September 17, 2015

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February 16, 2017

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Chief executive of the Medical Research Council (MRC) John Savill

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