HC Deb 21 November 1995 vol 267 c77W
Mr. Flynn

To ask the President of the Board of Trade what new proposals he has to increase research into and application of nanotechnology. [346]

Mr. Ian Taylor

[holding answer 20 November 1995]: The Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council manages a programme in nanotechnology which funds a variety of research in universities. The budget for new commitments by the programme was increased to £1 million per annum this year. The Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council funds a research project in nanotechnology but has no plans to increase its activity in this area.