Written question asked by Lord Kennet (Labour), in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 25 June 1998. It was answered by Lord Clinton-Davis (Labour) on Thursday, 25 June 1998.

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Clinton-Davis, Lord

Question

How many British scientists and technologists emigrated from the United Kingdom to the United States in the last one, two, five and ten years; what has been the average cost to the British taxpayer of their education and training; and whether in the Government's view these costs amount to a subsidy from the British taxpayer to the American economy; and whether they have any intention of reclaiming from the United States the cost of their education and training. [HL 2298] [HL 2299]. - Includes figures for number of scientists and that no date on the average cost of the education and training.

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Secondary information

Type

Written question

Reference

HL 2298; 591 c35WA

Session

1997-98

Subjects

Expenditure Qualifications Staff Training Technology Science USA Emigration Engineers Scientists Technicians

Contains statistics

Yes