§ Mr. Gordon PrenticeTo ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry how often he met the Minister for Science between 1 October 1999 and 19 January 2000 to discuss the synchrotron. [117926]
§ Mr. ByersBetween 1 October 1999 and 19 January 2000 I met my noble Friend the Minister for Science on many occasions to discuss a wide range of topics. Since the New Synchrotron represents the largest single investment in science in the UK for more than a decade it was often included in the topics under discussion.
§ Mr. Gordon PrenticeTo ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry, pursuant to his answer of 3 April 2000,Official Report, column 277W, on the diamond synchrotron, who represented the French Government in the private discussions in October 1999 and who represented the UK. [117979]
§ Mr. ByersOn 14 October 1999 my noble Friend the Minister for Science had private discussions with the French Minister for Research and Education.