HC Deb 10 April 1978 vol 947 cc316-7W
Mr. Hooley

asked the Minister of Overseas Development if she will invite the Science Policy Research Unit of the University of Sussex to submit suggestions for the United Kingdom contribution to the United Nations Conference on Science and Technology for Development to be held in 1979.

Mrs. Hart

Yes.

Mr. Hooley

asked the Minister of Overseas Development what suggestions have been submitted to her by the Science Policy Foundation, London, in connection with the United Nations Conference on Science and Technology for Development to be held in 1979.

Mrs. Hart

The Science Policy Foundation has sent my Ministry detailed and very helpful comments on a number of topics for special consideration in preparing the United Kingdom contribution to the United Nations Conference on Science and Technology for Development.

Mr. Hooley

asked the Minister of Overseas Development if she will invite Sir John Kendrew, FRS, to submit proposals for incorporation into the United Kingdom contribution to the United Nations Conference on Science and Technology for Development to be held in 1979.

Mrs. Hart

Yes.

Mr. Hooley

asked the Minister of Overseas Development which non-governmental bodies have so far been consulted about the United Kingdom contribution to the United Nations Conference on Science and Technology for Development to be held in 1979.

Mrs. Hart

About 40 non-governmental bodies have so far responded to the invitation referred to in the reply given on 14th February to my hon. Friend the Member for Newham, South (Mr. Spearing).—[Vol. 944, c. 164.]