HC Deb 09 September 2003 vol 410 c359W
Linda Perham

To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what recent representations she has received on the progress of nanotechnology development in the UK. [127792]

Ms Hewitt

Since the beginning of this year, the Minister responsible for nanotechnology in my Department, my noble Friend, the Minister for Science and Innovation, has received 14 letters and has held 8 meetings concerning the progress of nanotechnology development in the UK. In addition, there has been continuous dialogue between my Department"s officials in the Innovation Group and the Office of Science and Technology with industry and science based representatives across a wide range of nanotechnology related issues.