§ Mr. IngramTo ask the President of the Board of Trade (1) what plans he has to provide financial support to the Institute of Patentees and Inventors; and if he will make a statement; [5694]
(2) what support he has provided for the Institute of Patentees and Inventors in the last three years. [5693]
§ Mr. Ian TaylorThe year 1996–97 is the first year of a three-year grant of £10,000 per annum from the DTI to the Institute of Patentees and Inventors. The grant will run to 1998–99, subject to the institute meeting the conditions of the grant. At the end of this period, the Department will review the position with the institute.