Written question asked by Denis MacShane (Labour), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Friday, 31 January 1997. It was answered by Ian Taylor (Conservative) on Friday, 31 January 1997 on behalf of the Department of Trade and Industry.

Dept of Trade and Industry

Question: How many (a) successful and (b) unsuccessful applications have been made by United Kingdom organisations in the last four years to obtain EU subsidies for study and research centres; and what funds have already been allocated to the United Kingdom for these purposes. - Inc fact that requested information is not available.

Answer: Mr. MacShane: To ask the President of the Board of Trade how many (a) successful and (b) unsuccessful applications have been made by United Kingdom organisations in the last four years to obtain EU subsidies for study and research centres; and what funds have already been allocated to the United Kingdom for these purposes. [12340] Mr. Ian Taylor: The EU Framework Programme provides funding for collaborative research projects. UK researchers participate vigorously in the EU's framework programmes. Commission statistics show that 2,337 UK research teams participated in projects funded under the third framework (1990-1994); more than in any other Member State. Full information on research projects funded in individual Member States is held only by the European Commission, and is not distributed to Member States. Accordingly, information on the numbers of successful and unsuccessful applications from the UK, as well as the precise funds allocated, is not available.

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