Co-ordinating Committee for Marine Science and Technology (Hansard, 28 November 1990)

HC Deb 28 November 1990 vol 181 c423W 423W

§ Mr. Gill
To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Science if he intends to extend the life of the Co-ordinating Committee for Marine Science and Technology beyond 31 December; and if he will make a statement.

§ Mr. Alan Howarth
My right hon. and learned Friend has decided to extend the three-year term of the Co-ordinating Committee for Marine Science and Technology for a further three months until 31 March 1991. This will enable the committee to consider the Government's response to its report on marine science and technology in the United Kingdom.