Oral question asked in the House of Lords, by Lord Holme of Cheltenham (Liberal Democrat). It was answered by Lord Reay (Conservative) on Thursday, 19 December 1991.

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Oral question

Question

If HMGovt are aware that although no. of US patents granted to UK has remained more or less constant over past 25 years, UK share of all patents granted has fallen significantly compared to other nations; & what action they propose to take. -

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Secondary information

Type

Oral question

Reference

533 c1457-8 

Session

1991-92

Oral question type

Lead

Chamber / Committee

House of Lords chamber

Subjects

Finance Innovation Patents Research Science USA