Written question asked by Lord Temple-Morris (Conservative), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 11 February 1993. It was answered by Robert Jackson (Conservative) on Thursday, 11 February 1993 on behalf of the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster.

Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster

Question: What was the proportion of research and development expenditure on fundamental science and technology as a percentage of gross domestic product for each year since 1981; and what is the Government's share of that expenditure for each given year & proportion of R & D expenditure on fundamental science & technology as a % GDP in UK, France & Germany in each year since 1981. - Inc table fact that information is not available in terms requested.

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