Research boss Wingham in trouble over British Antarctic Survey claim

Guardian: The research council chief who controversially tried to close down the British Antarctic Survey has been ordered to explain apparently inaccurate remarks to the Commons science select committee last week. MPs are concerned about the account given by Duncan Wingham, head of the Natural Environment Research Council, of personnel changes made at the BAS after preparations to close it were instigated this year. The closure plan – first revealed by the Observer – generated widespread hostility and...

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