During the formulation of the state financial plan a reserve of 11 of total allocations Is put aside at the disposal of the USSR State Committee for Science and Technology which Is used to finance additional activities which arise In the course of fulfilment of scientific research assignments of the plan. Moreover. In accordance wlth.recent decisions on the accele­ ration of S and T progress, the ministries and committees transfer annually 1.51 of the SingleS and T development fund assigned for the mastering and Introduction of new technology to the USSR State Committee of Science and Ttchnology for supplemen­ tary financing of activities carried out In compliance with the all-union SandT programmes. These two reserves ensure stabi­lity of financing contingency activities of the plan. flnagc!ng m•osure3 for Jntroductlon pf S ond I ocblayom•nts Jn tbt oatlona! eepnomy A considerable part of material and financial resources Is being spent for the Introduction of technological Innovations and the development of Industrial production. t970 1~75 1980 Actual expenditures on Introduction of new technology (Including expenditures of previous years), million roubles 5, 0 11 7,518 9.700 The expenditures on Introduction of new technology In Industry Include the cost of equipment comprising transporat!on• assembly and setting up expenses. the cost of modernization of equ 1 pment, · the cost of construct I on and reconstruct I on of buildings and other work necessary for introduction of new technology. The distribution of expenditures on dlfferest aspects of rntrodu~tton of new technology ere as follows: Introduction of advanced Actual expendl~ures on Introduction o1 new technology (Including previous expenditures) In 1979, In per cent technology 39.7 Mechanization of production 22.5 Automation production 11.3 Introduction of computers 4.0 Modernization of existing equipment 2.9 Other measures 19.6 Tne capital Investments occupy the highest share In the total expenditures on Introduction of new technology. In 1979 It 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be discussing the allocation of resources and funding for scientific research and technological innovations in the Soviet Union. It mentions the formulation of a state financial plan, the allocation of funds for scientific research, and the expenditures on the introduction of new technology in industry. This suggests that the text is primarily focused on economic development and industry.

**Category**
Economic development, Industry