§ Mr. Llew SmithTo ask the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster, pursuant to his answer to the hon. Member for Wyre (Mr. Mans) of 4 July,Official Report, column 80, what discussions took place on civil nuclear science and technology co-operation during his visit to Japan in June; and if he will place a copy of the United Kingdom-Japan science and technology agreement of 13 June in the Library.
§ Mr. WaldegraveMy visit in June was to attend the seventh Carnegie group meeting of Science Ministers and advisers of G7 countries. This informal biannual meeting has a wide-ranging agenda and useful discussions took place on strengthening international co-operation and on progress with major science projects, including some in the field of civil nuclear research. However, no bilateral discussions took place.
I have arranged for a copy of the United Kingdom-Japan science and technology agreement to be placed in the Library.