Written question asked by Paul Flynn (Labour), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 10 February 1997. It was answered by Ian Taylor (Conservative) on Monday, 10 February 1997 on behalf of the Department of Trade and Industry.

Dept of Trade and Industry

Question: What assessment he has made of the possible effects of exclusion of nanotechnology from the United Kingdom Foresight project. - (Holding answer 7 February 1997).

Answer: Mr. Flynn: To ask the President of the Board of Trade what assessment he has made of the possible effects of exclusion of nanotechnology from the United Kingdom foresight project; and if he will make a statement. [14971] Mr. Taylor: [holding answer 7 February 1997]: It is incorrect to say that nanotechnology has been excluded from the United Kingdom foresight programme. Several generic priorities relevant to nanotechnology have been identified under foresight with more than half of the foresight panels identifying subjects which fall under nanotechnology related topics as research priorities.

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