HC Deb 16 July 1998 vol 316 c281W
24. Dr. Desmond Turner

To ask the President of the Board of Trade what action she is taking to raise the profile of the foresight programme. [49396]

Mr. Battle

The progress report I published last month outlined the steps which are being taken to raise the profile of the Foresight Programme within Government under the overall direction of the Ministerial Foresight Group. Copies are available in the Libraries of both Houses. A range of initiatives are in hand to raise its profile with business and academia. These include the current consultation on the next round which has produced a very positive response and expressions of interest in participation from organisations which have not been involved in Foresight to date.