HC Deb 27 July 1984 vol 64 c833W
Mr. Knox

asked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what progress has been made in the preparation of framework programmes for research and development in (a) telecommunications and (b) biotechnology by the European Community; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Butcher

The proposal for a programme on telecommunications is being discussed by officials within the appropriate working group. The proposal for a programme on biotechnology is presently being evaluated by the Committee on Scientific and Technological Research—CREST.