§ Mr. FabricantTo ask the Prime Minister (1) if he will appoint a chief engineering adviser to the Cabinet with responsibilities separate from those of the Chief Scientific Adviser; [61903]
(2) if he will list the areas of responsibility of the Chief Scientific Adviser to the Cabinet. [61904]
§ The Prime MinisterThere is no need for such an appointment.
The responsibility of my Chief Scientific Adviser embraces the provision of advice on engineering issues, in addition to the whole spectrum of science and technology matters. He is also head of the Office of Science and Technology with responsibility for its cross-departmental functions.