HC Deb 17 July 1970 vol 803 cc276-7W
Mr. Rhodes

asked the Minister of Technology whether the Government accept Resolution No. 443 on European scientific and technological co-operation which was adopted by the Consultative Assembly of the Council of Europe on 20th April, 1970; and whether they will support the Assembly's request to convoke in the near future a Conference of Ministers of Technology.

Dame Joan Vickers

asked the Minister of Technology whether the Government accept Resolution No. 443 on European scientific and technological co-operation which was adopted by the Consultative Assembly of the Council of Europe on 20th April, 1970; and whether they will support the Assembly's request to convoke in the near future a Conference of Ministers of Technology.

Mr. Rippon

Her Majesty's Government accept the resolution. They attach considerable importance to European scientific and technological co-operation and support the principle of a conference of Ministers of Technology.