HC Deb 16 December 1988 vol 143 c758W
Mr. Straw

To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Science whether he will make a statement on the policy of Her Majesty's Government towards the European Community programme, second phase, on co-operation between universities and enterprises regarding training in the field of technology (Comett II); what funds will be available to the United Kingdom under this phase; and what will be the net cost to Her Majesty's Treasury.

Mr. Kenneth Baker

Her Majesty's Government are today negotiating at the Labour and Social Affairs Council the terms of the proposed second phase of the European Community programme on co-operation between universities and enterprises regarding training in technology. As soon as a final decision has been reached, I shall write to the hon. Member and place a copy of my reply in the Library.