§ Mr. Wigleyasked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what is the current cost to Her Majesty's Government for 1985–86 of maintaining the operational centres of the information technology centre programme.
§ Mr. PattieMy Department, together with the Manpower Services Commission, provide the majority of governmental financial support to information technology centres. During 1985–86 it is currently estimated that, including trainees allowances, we shall jointly provide some £28.3 million.
§ Mr. Chris Smithasked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what advice and guidance he has given to Alvey-funded research centres regarding their responses to requests for collaboration and information purchase from representatives of the United States information technology industry and the United States defence industry: and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. PattieI have received no requests for such advice and guidance.