HL Deb 25 October 2004 vol 665 cc108-9WA
Lord Bradshaw

asked Her Majesty's Government:

How much money is devolved each year by the Government and the private sector to strategic railway research on future energy sources (such as hydrogen power), advanced train control systems (such as cab-based signalling), and telematics (such as passenger ticketing, inquiry and information systems). [HL4461]

Lord Davies of Oldham

Details of funding dedicated to such specific research activity is not collected centrally. Information on government-funded science, engineering and technology is published periodically by the Office of Science and Technology. The latest edition,The Forward Look 2003: Government funded science, engineering and technology is available from the Library of House.