§ Mr. Skeetasked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what has been the outcome of negotiations between the Mineral Industry Research Organisation and his Department over the adoption of mineral projects which could merit Government support.
§ Mr. TrippierNegotiations between applicants and the Department about Government support for R and D projects under the Support for Innovation scheme are undertaken in confidence. It would not, therefore, be appropriate for me to disclose the outcome of individual discussions about mineral projects for which support has been sought.