§ Dr. StarkeyTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions (1) what percentage of applications from women, in relation to his Department's research budget, were successful for(a) project grants, (b) programme grants, (c) special grants intended for new investigators, (d) studentships and (e) fellowships, in 1997 and each of the two previous years; [40882]
(2) what percentage of applications, in relation to his Department's research budget, were from women, for (a) project grants, (b) programme grants, (c) special grants
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§ Ms Glenda JacksonThe terms of reference for Railtrack's study of the crossrail project were broadly expressed, with Railtrack being asked in particular to consider what proposals they could put forward for reducing the size of the public sector contribution for the scheme, and on possible arrangements for private sector finance.
It was originally hoped that Railtrack's reply would be received in 1997. This did not prove possible but a response is expected later this year.
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