Written question asked by Hywel Francis (Labour) on Wednesday, 4 February 2009, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 9 February 2009. It was answered by David Lammy (Labour) on Tuesday, 10 February 2009 on behalf of the Department for Innovation, Universities and Skills.

Research and Science

Question: (2) what recent discussions he has had on UK science policy with (a) Scottish Executive Ministers, (b) Welsh Assembly Government Ministers and (c) Northern Ireland Executive Ministers; and if he will make a statement;

Answer: My right hon. Friend, the Secretary of State for Innovation, Universities and Skills, has regular meetings with his counterparts in the devolved administrations and relevant Cabinet colleagues on a range of issues including research and science policy, as do his ministerial team and senior officials. Last week the Secretary of State met Jane Hutt the Welsh Assembly Government Minister for Children, Education, Lifelong Learning and Skills on a visit to the university of Cardiff.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 487 c1903-4W; 255540
Session: 2008-09
Subjects: Devolution Science Department for Innovation, Universities and Skills
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk