HC Deb 19 June 1996 vol 279 c504W
32. Mr. Eastham

To ask the President of the Board of Trade what assessment he has made of the importance of research and development to the United Kingdom's competitiveness. [32142]

Mr. Ian Taylor

Harnessing the excellence of our science, engineering and technology and promoting innovation, including research and development, are essential to improving our competitive performance and are reviewed fully in the Government's competitiveness White Paper.