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Oral question asked in the House of Lords, by Baroness Sharp of Guildford (Liberal Democrat). It was answered on Thursday, 24 April 2008.


Jodrell Bank Observatory

Question
My Lords, the Minister stressed that she would emphasise the historic role of Jodrell Bank. Will she also reassure the House that she will be stressing the importance of Jodrell Bank in carrying forward the next generation work in terms of its e-MERLIN and SKA facilities, which are very important in terms of the next generation of radio telescopy?
Answer

My Lords, I agree with the noble Baroness. I am trying to stress that the same expertise—in fact, many of the same people—are involved with e-MERLIN and SKA. The expertise, technologies and resources that are being developed at Jodrell Bank are seen by the STFC as being important or as even laying the ground for SKA.


Secondary information

Type
Oral question
Reference
700 c1638-9 
Session
2007-08
Oral question type
Supplementary
Chamber / Committee
House of Lords chamber
Subjects
Astronomy Optical equipment Jodrell Bank Observatory
Link
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