Written question asked by Alan W Williams (Labour) on Thursday, 8 July 1999, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 26 July 1999. It was answered by John Battle (Labour) on Monday, 26 July 1999 on behalf of the Department of Trade and Industry.

Dept of Trade and Industry

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry, what contribution the Office of Science and Technology plans to make to exhibitions at the Millennium Dome.

Answer: Mr. Alan W. Williams: To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what contribution the Office of Science and Technology plans to make to exhibitions at the Millennium Dome. [91148] Mr. Battle: The prime responsibility for exhibitions at the Millennium Dome rests with the New Millennium Experience Company. However, officials from the Department of Trade and Industry and the Office of Science and Technology have had several discussions with the New Millennium Experience Company about ideas and source material for exhibits which promote greater public understanding of science, engineering and technology and its key role in shaping the world of the 21{st} century. These have covered such areas as sustainable development, bio-engineering and future transport technology.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 91148; 336 c86-7W
Session: 1998-99
Subjects: Engineering Technology Science Office of Science and Technology Millennium exhibition