Written question asked by Lord Taylor of Goss Moor (Liberal Democrat), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 31 July 1997. It was answered by Alun Michael (Labour) on Thursday, 31 July 1997 on behalf of the Home Office.

Home Office

Question: To comment on the (a) published and (b) internal reports the Police Scientific Development Branch (Sandridge) produces outlining its activities. - Includes list.

Answer: Mr. Taylor: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department if he will make a statement on the (a) published and (b) internal reports the police scientific development branch, Sandridge, produces outlining its activities. [11966] Mr. Michael: The information is as follows: (a) Published reports There are a number of published reports which outline the police scientific development branch activities: (i) Home Office annual report (ii) Home Office memorandum on the prior options review of PSDB--1997, in the Library; (iii) Technical papers included in conference proceedings-- both in the United Kingdom and overseas; (iv) Technical papers in scientific and technical publications; (v) Office of Science and Technology forward look of Government-funded science, engineering and technology; (vi) Annual review of government research and development. (b) Internal reports PSDB internal reports, which are sent out to specific customer contacts include: (i) two-page PSDB overview, by director PSDB; (ii) PSDB annual report; (iii) PSDB technical reports and standards.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 11966; 299 c571-2W
Session: 1997-98
Subjects: Publications Government research establishments Police Scientific Development Branch