HC Deb 06 November 1997 vol 300 c297W
Dr. Cable

To ask the President of the Board of Trade what progress has been made since July in respect of the tax exempt status of those independent research and technology institutions which she is currently reviewing; and if she plans to amend the guidelines for exemption. [14399]

Mr. Battle

I am still considering the responses to my Department's recent consultation exercise on draft revised guidelines for applicants and will make an announcement in due course.