Written question asked by Adam Ingram (Labour), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 27 November 1996. It was answered by Ian Taylor (Conservative) on Wednesday, 27 November 1996 on behalf of the Department of Trade and Industry.

Dept of Trade and Industry

Question: What contingency funding has been provided within the science budget to meet the full costs arising from the disposal of public sector research establishments within the current financial year and the next financial year.

Answer: Mr. Ingram: To ask the President of the Board of Trade what contingency funding has been provided within the science budget to meet the full costs arising from the disposal of public sector research establishments within the current financial year and the next financial year. [4584] Mr. Ian Taylor: The allocations of the science budget for 1996-97 did not include any specific contingency funds. The cost implications for P,S,R,Es are considered on a case-by-case basis of evaluation. My right. hon Friend the President of the Board of Trade expects to announce the allocation of the science budget for 1997-98 early next year.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 4584; 286 c277W
Session: 1996-97
Subjects: Finance Privatisation Technology Research Science Government research establishments