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Written question asked by Lord Kennet (Labour), in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 19 November 1998. It was answered by Lord Sainsbury of Turville (Labour) on Thursday, 19 November 1998.


Sainsbury of Turville, Lord

Question
What proportion of British-trained scientists and engineers are currently engaged in work that is secret for (a) commercial and (b) military reasons; what is the total number in each case; and what they estimate to have been the cost to the taxpayer of the education and training of these people. [HL 3606]. - Includes ref to Chapter 8 Cm 4006.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL 3606; 594 c176-7WA
Session
1997-98
Subjects
Costs Staff Training Engineers Scientists