Dr. ThomasTo ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry if he will make a statement on his evaluation of the European Commission proposed framework programme in research and technological development—1990 to 1994 [Com(89) 397 Final]; and what benefits will accrue to the United Kingdom from this programme in the fields of(a) information and communication technologies, (b) industrial and materials technologies, (c) environmental sciences, (d) life sciences and technologies, (e) energy and (f) human capital and mobility.
§ Mr. Douglas HoggMy right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Education and Science has asked me to reply as I represent Her Majesty's Government on matters of science and technology policy in Europe. I refer the hon. Member for Meirionnydd Nant Conwy to the recent statement I made to the House in opening the debate on Europe Community research and development.(Hansard, volume 163, No. 16, Monday 11 December 1989—column 814.)