HC Deb 29 March 1990 vol 170 cc272-3W
Mr. Evennett

To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Science what representations he has received in the last 12 months on the funding of CERN.

Mr. Jackson

My right hon. Friend has received no specific representations about CERN funding in the last year.

Mr. Evennett

To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Science what was the United Kingdom funding for CERN in 1979, 1985 and 1989.

Mr. Jackson

The United Kingdom contribution to the CERN budget in these years was as follows:

United Kingdom contribution
Calendar year Percentage of CERN budget Cash £ million
1979 15.8 25.2
1985 16.1 36.9
1989 16.1 50.3

Forward to