HC Deb 07 December 1982 vol 33 cc480-1W
24. Mr. Renton

asked the Secretary of State for Education and Science if he will co-ordinate the involvement of scientific professors at universities and polytechnics in the industrial development of their research and inventions.

Mr. Waldegrave

My right hon. Friend is considering what further steps might be taken to help ensure that the commercial potential of academic research and invention can be realised in the most effective and efficient way.