Written question asked by Anne Campbell (Labour) on Monday, 17 April 2000, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 8 May 2000. It was answered by Lord Howarth of Newport (Labour) on Monday, 8 May 2000 on behalf of the Department for Culture, Media and Sport.

Dept for Culture Media and Sport

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, What steps his Department is taking to encourage young scientists to apply to NESTA for financial support. (Failed OPQ).

Answer: Mrs. Anne Campbell: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport what steps his Department is taking to encourage young scientists to apply to NESTA for financial support. [119887] Mr. Alan Howarth: NESTA exists to support creative and talented individuals of all ages. Anyone with exciting and new ideas for products and industrial processes can apply for support under NESTA's Invention and Innovation programme, which came on line last December and will shortly be making its first awards. Exceptionally talented individuals, including promising young scientists identified by NESTA appointed nominators, may be supported under NESTA's Fellowship programme. Finally NESTA's Education Programme is intended to support schemes aimed at popularising science, technology and the arts, particularly among the young.

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