Written question asked by Roger Casale (Labour) on Monday, 19 June 2000, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 27 June 2000. It was answered by Stephen Byers (Labour) on Tuesday, 27 June 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 the outcome was of the Research Council held in Luxembourg on 15th June; and if he will make a statement.

Answer: Mr. Casale: To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what the outcome was of the Research Council held in Luxembourg on 15 June; and if he will make a statement. [127183] Mr. Byers: I am pleased to report that the Council of 15 June: 1. Debated the future of the Information and Knowledge Society, underlining the importance of research policy, social inclusiveness and the interconnection of high speed electronic research networks. 2. Adopted a Resolution on establishing an European area of research and innovation. 3. Adopted Presidency Conclusions concerning funding for life science infrastructures. 4. Received information from the Commission on progress on the joint ESA-EU strategy for space, and from the Presidency and Commission on international co-operation. 5. Under Other Business, the Council received information from the Presidency on discussions regarding marine science, and heard an intervention from Germany on the question of authorisation procedures for the release of genetically modified organisms. The Council also discussed the future of fusion research spending.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 127183; 352 c464W
Session: 1999-00
Subjects: Genetically modified organisms Innovation Research EC Research Council
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