Science and Technology Budget (Hansard, 11 July 1997)

HC Deb 11 July 1997 vol 297 c651W 651W

§ Mr. Lansley
To ask the President of the Board of Trade when the comprehensive spending review of the science and technology budget will(a) commence and (b) be completed. [7587]

§ Mr. Battle
[holding answer 10 July 1997]: The Comprehensive Spending Review (CSR) will review all aspects of public expenditure including that on Science. The CSR will see that taxpayers' money is being spent effectively in order to fulfil the Government's manifesto commitments. It is already underway and will take 12 months to complete.