Centre for Applied Microbiology and Research (Hansard, 3 March 1999)

HC Deb 03 March 1999 vol 326 c818W 818W

§ Mr. Key
To ask the Secretary of State for Health if he will make a statement about the future arrangements for the Centre for Applied Microbiology and Research at Porton Down. [72627]

§ Mr. Dobson
I have decided that the Centre for Applied Microbiology and Research (CAMR) will remain intact under continued Department of Health sponsorship at least until the next Quinquennial Review. CAMR is remaining in the public sector because of its strategic importance.