Public Sector Research Establishments (Hansard, 19 February 1997)

HC Deb 19 February 1997 vol 290 c595W 595W

§ Mr. Alan Howarth
To ask the President of the Board of Trade if he will make a statement on the Government's prior options review of public sector research establishments. [15047]

§ Mr. Ian Taylor
My right hon. Friend the President of the Board of Trade announced the completion of the 1996 programme of prior options reviews on 29 January 1997. The results are designed to ensure that the bodies are managed as efficiently as possible while ensuring a sound scientific base for the future.