Written question asked by Andrew Welsh (Scottish National Party), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Friday, 26 January 1996. It was answered by George Kynoch (Conservative) on Friday, 26 January 1996 on behalf of the Scottish Office.

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Scottish Office

Question

How many workers are employed in the optoelectronics industry in Scotland; and what action he is taking to encourage the transfer of research findings from Scottish universities into high-tech companies. - Inc figs. (Holding answer 20 December 1995).

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Secondary information

Type

Written question

Reference

7266; 270 c458W;270 c458-9W

Session

1995-96

Subjects

Employment Education Industry Electronic equipment Staff Scotland Optoelectronics

Contains statistics

Yes