Science and Technology (Hansard, 22 June 1992)

§ 32. Mr. Connarty
To ask the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster if he will set up a new Government advisory structure for science and technology.

§ Mr. Robert Jackson
My right hon. Friend is considering what advisory structure would enable him to carry out our responsibilities for science and technology most effectively. We are seeking views from all interested parties on the best way of achieving this. As I announced in the House on 11 June, the Government intend to publish a White Paper on science and technology, probably in the early part of next year, and I will consult widely in its preparation.

§ 37. Mr. Dalyell
To ask the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster what proposals he has to improve the funding of interdisciplinary science.

§ Mr. Robert Jackson
The Government recognise the value of interdisciplinary research across classical discipline boundaries and have already provided substantial additional funding for such research through the interdisciplinary research centre initiative.