§ Mrs. Anne CampbellTo ask the President of the Board of Trade what representations he has received on the DTI funding mechanisms for technology transfer; and when he expects such mechanisms to be in place.
§ Mr. McLoughlinThe Government received around 800 representations during the preparation of the White Paper on Science and Technology—"Realising our Potential—A Strategy for Science Engineering and Technology" Cm. 2250. Following publication, I am using seminars to consult industry on the implementation of the new policies.
These consultations are showing that in addition to the range of current technology transfer initiatives, there is scope for further activity, particularly involved business links to provide local delivery. Consultations are in progress on those new ideas, and announcements for pilots are likely in 1994.