Written question asked by Nicholas Winterton (Conservative) on Thursday, 26 October 2000, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 2 November 2000. It was answered by Kim Howells (Labour) on Thursday, 2 November 2000 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 representations he has received about (a) the Jodrell Bank Observatory MERLIN project bid to the North West Science Review and (b) the future funding of the observatory.

Answer: Mr. Nicholas Winterton: To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what representations he has received about (a) the Jodrell Bank observatory Merlin project bid to the North-West Science Review and (b) the future funding of the observatory. [135870] Dr. Howells: (a) My right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry has received one letter from a Member of the European Parliament about the e-Merlin project bid to the North-West Science Review. In addition, the Minister for Science has received a second letter on the same topic from a Member of Parliament. (b) My right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry has received one letter on the future funding of Jodrell Bank from a Member of Parliament. In addition, the Minister for Science has received two letters on the same topic, one form a Member of Parliament and one from a representative of a local Government association. The Prime Minister has received one letter on this topic from a member of the public.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 355 c583W; 135870
Session: 1999-00
Subjects: Finance Research Science North West Jodrell Bank Observatory Astronomy Optical equipment
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk