§ Mr. LivingstoneTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence how much money his Department is contributing towards the Link collaborative research scheme; which programmes are being funded by his Department; and to what purpose.
§ Mr. Kenneth CarlisleSo far the MOD has committed £635,000 to Link projects. The programmes being funded are concerned with advanced semiconductor materials, nanotechnology and optoelectronic systems. The MOD participates in areas of work which are relevant to the defence research programme.