§ Mr. DalyellTo ask the President of the Board of Trade on what occasions during the last 12 months she has been consulted by the Secretary of State for the Home Department about the impact on the United Kingdom science base and the competitiveness of the United Kingdom's science-based industries of proposed measures relating to the regulation of research and development projects involving animals. [50702]
§ Mr. BattleThe President of the Board of Trade and DTI officials have contact with the Secretary of State for the Home Department and his officials on these issues as and when required.