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Written question asked by Roberta Blackman-Woods (Labour) on Thursday, 6 March 2008, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 10 March 2008. It was answered by Ian Pearson (Labour) on Monday, 31 March 2008 on behalf of the Department for Innovation, Universities and Skills.


Particle Accelerators

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Innovation, Universities and Skills what assessment he has made of the effects on university physics departments and the physics community of withdrawal from the International Linear Collider.
Answer

I am informed that the Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC) expects that it will continue to provide support for generic accelerator R and D at a reduced level. The precise level will be determined once it has completed its current review of its programme priorities.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
193278; 474 c595W
Session
2007-08
Subjects
Research Particle accelerators
Link
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