HL Deb 29 June 2000 vol 614 cc82-3WA
Baroness Gould of Potternewton

asked Her Majesty's Government:

What was the outcome of the Research Council held in Luxembourg on 15 June. [HL3058]

Lord Sainsbury of Turville

I am pleased to report that the Council of 15 June:

  1. 1. Debated the future of the Information and Knowledge Society, underlining the importance of research policy, social inclusiveness and the interconnection of high speed electronic research networks.
  2. 2. Adopted a resolution on establishing a European area of research and innovation.
  3. 3. Adopted presidency conclusions concerning funding for life science infrastructures.
  4. 4. Received information from the Commission on progress on the joint ESA-EU strategy for space, and from the presidency and Commission on international co-operation.
  5. 5. Under Other Business, the Council received information from the presidency on discussions regarding marine science, and heard an intervention from Germany on the question of authorisation procedures for the release of genetically modified organisms.

The Council also discussed the future of fusion research spending.