HC Deb 22 January 1997 vol 288 c637W
24. Mr. Hall

To ask the President of the Board of Trade if he will make a statement on the progress of the Government's prior options review of the public sector research establishments. [10615]

Mr. Ian Taylor

The Government are considering the prior options review reports. We are determined to achieve the greatest possible benefit from the substantial resources devoted to the public sector research establishments. We expect to make further announcements about outstanding decisions in the near future.