§ Baroness Pitkeathleyasked Her Majesty's Government:
What progress is being made in promoting the involvement of government departments in the Foresight programme. [HL2687]
§ The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State, Department of Trade and Industry (Lord Sainsbury of Turville)The latest Whitehall Foresight progress report was published on 26 May. Copies have been placed in the Libraries of both Houses. The report provides examples of what departments are doing to promote Foresight and to respond to Foresight priorities and recommendations. It also outlines departments.' initial plans for participation in the new round of Foresight which started on 1 April. Overall, it reflects significant forward progress since the last report published in June 1998.