Written question asked by Dai Davies (Independent (affiliation)) on Wednesday, 16 May 2007, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Friday, 18 May 2007. It was answered by Malcolm Wicks (Labour) on Tuesday, 5 June 2007 on behalf of the Department of Trade and Industry.

Energy Technologies Institute: Wales

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry how many bids from Welsh research bodies or consortia were made to host the Energy Technologies Institute; and what criteria were adopted in choosing the five short-listed bids.

Answer: One bid to host the Energy Technologies Institute was received from Wales. This was from the Welsh Energy Research Centre, an independent all Wales collaborative body formed by research groups from the universities of Cardiff, Swansea, Glamorgan and Bangor, and from the Institute of Grassland and Environmental Research. This bid was not shortlisted.The key selection criteria used to identify the five short listed bids were:Reputation and Culture"World class reputation for R and D across a range of energy themes;""Strong existing industrial and academic relationships, with sustained collaborative working and networking track record."Space, Facilities and Location"The ability to expand to provide a suite of office/conferencing facilities commensurate with the developing needs and aspirations of the ETI; a showcase for the ETI;""Good communications and access."Commitment to ETI"Demonstrate strong and sustained senior management commitment, leadership and drive."

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 138406; 461 c336W
Session: 2006-07
Related items: Energy Technologies Institute: Wales
Monday, 18 June 2007
Written questions
House of Commons
Subjects: Wales Energy Technologies Institute
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