HC Deb 11 May 2000 vol 349 c443W
37. Dr. Starkey

To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry if he will make a statement on the role of the Council for Science and Technology. [120542]

Ms Hewitt

The Council for Science and Technology is the Prime Minister's top level advisory body on strategic issues concerning the Government's policies and framework for ensuring that science and technology meet the needs of the United Kingdom. The Council's terms of reference, along with information about its work and advisory reports are available on its website at www.cst.gov.uk.