§ Dr. HarrisTo ask the Secretary of State for Wales how many research contracts have been let by his Department since May 1997; what is the value of each contract; and in each case whether the contract included(a) a departmental veto over publication of the research results, (b) departmental control over the date of publication of the research results and (c) a requirement that the final research results incorporate departmental amendments. [100158]
§ Mr. Paul MurphyThe term "research" covers a wide range of activities from scientific and engineering research through to consultancies and public opinion surveys. The information requested is not held centrally by my Department, and could be provided only at disproportionate cost.