§ Mr. BerminghamTo ask the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster when he plans to outline his strategy for science; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. WaldegraveThe creation of the Office of Science and Technology by the Prime Minister underlines the Government's commitment to a strong science and technology—S and T—base in the United Kingdom. Its establishment will enable me to take an overview of S and T policy from the heart of government. I look forward to taking stock of the United Kingdom's fine record of scientific and technological achievement and of how we might best sustain and develop that in the future.