HC Deb 29 October 1987 vol 121 c361W
Mr. Blunkett

asked the Secretary of State for Education and Science if he will make a statement regarding his policy towards continued British membership of CERN.

Sir Trevor Skeet

asked the Secretary of State for Education and Science when he proposes to make a statement on United Kingdom's participation in CERN.

Mr. Jackson

I refer the hon. Member and my hon. Friend to my reply to the hon. Member for Linlithgow (Mr. Dalyell) on 28 October.

Mr. Blunkett

asked the Secretary of State for Education and Science what representations he has received from Sheffield university about the implications for the university of continued United Kingdom membership of CERN; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Jackson

I have received a letter from the hon. Member for Sheffield Heeley (Mr. Michie) relaying the views of staff in the department of physics at the University of Sheffield.