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Written question asked by Ben Wallace (Conservative) on Tuesday, 5 July 2011, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 11 July 2011. It was answered by Lord Willetts (Conservative) on Tuesday, 19 July 2011 on behalf of the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills.


Superconductors: Research

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Innovation and Skills what research his Department has conducted into the use of superconductors.
Answer

[holding answer 11 July 2011]: The Department for Business, Innovation and Skills provides funding to the Research Councils.The Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) has provided long term support for research into the study of superconductors. Currently the EPSRC portfolio for superconductivity represents 45 grants into UK academic institutions for a total value of £13 million.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
65004; 531 c990W
Session
2010-12
Related items
Superconductors: Research
Tuesday, 13 September 2011
Written questions
House of Commons
Subjects
Research Superconductors
Link
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