§ Mr. BakerTo ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office how many unminuted pre-arranged meetings occurred between(a) himself, (b) Ministers in his Department and (c) his officials and representatives of the biotechnical industry sector since 1 May 1997. [74835]
§ Dr. Jack Cunningham[holding answer 5 March 1999]: I refer to the answer I gave to the hon. Gentleman on 25 February 1999, Official Report, column 430.
§ Mr. BakerTo ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office if he will list the biotechnical companies which have placed staff(a) on secondment and (b) on placement within his Department since 1 May 1997. [74841]
§ Dr. Jack Cunningham[holding answer 5 March 1999]: Secondments and attachments from other sectors of the economy are part of the Interchange Initiative, which promotes the exchange of people and good practice between the Civil Service and other organisations.
No staff from biotechnology companies have been placed in the Cabinet Office since 1 May 1997.