Written question asked by Robert Key (Conservative), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 21 July 1997. It was answered by Baroness Jowell (Labour) on Monday, 21 July 1997 on behalf of the Department of Health.

Dept of Health

Question: If he will place in the Library a copy of the submission made to him under the quinquennial review from the Microbiological Research Authority Board and the management of the Centre for Applied Microbiology and Research.

Answer: Mr. Key: To ask the Secretary of State for Health if he will place in the Library a copy of the submissions made to him under the quinquennial review from the Microbiological Research Authority Board and the management of the centre for applied microbiological and research; and if he will make a statement. [9096] Ms Jowell: The management of the centre for applied microbiological and research will send a copy of the final submission to the hon. Member when it is ready. This may take another week or so. My announcement of the review of the centre mentioned that the views of the key organisations and individuals would be sought. Letters of consultation have now been sent out. A scientific team including expert external members will visit the centre at the end of this month to assess the research work commissioned by the Department at the centre. The main research funding bodies have also been invited to comment. A number of management consultancy organisations have submitted tenders for the work of assessing options for the future of the centre. Those tenders are currently being evaluated and consultants will be commissioned to begin work by the end of this month. I will make a further statement when there are substantial findings to report, and will place copies of the summary of the review report in the Library in due course.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 9096; 298 c409-10W
Session: 1997-98
Subjects: Microbiology Technology Research Science Microbiological Research Authority