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, when he expects a decision from the North West Science and Daresbury Development Group on the Jodrell Bank Observatory MERLIN project bid for funding; and what representations he has received regarding the funding review.

Answer: Mr. Nicholas Winterton: To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry when he expects a decision from the North-West Science and Daresbury Development Group on the Jodrell Bank Observatory Merlin project bid for funding; and what representations he has received regarding the funding review. [135871] Dr. Howells: The North-West Science and Daresbury Development Group is not considering the e-Merlin project proposal. This proposal was considered by the North West Science Review Team, whose recommendations for funding were announced by my noble Friend the Minister for Science and Technology on 16 October 2000. This proposal was not recommended for funding. With regard to representation, I have received one letter from Chris Davies, Member of the European Parliament and in addition, the Minister for Science has received one letter from my hon. Friend the Member for Liverpool, Riverside (Mrs. Ellman).

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 355 c583W; 135871
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