Written question asked by Michael Clark (Conservative) on Monday, 13 March 2000, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 20 March 2000. It was answered by Patricia Hewitt (Labour) on Monday, 20 March 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, if he will make a statement on his Department's involvement in activities relating to Science Week commencing on 17th March organised by the British Association. - Includes figures. (Holding answer 17 March 2000).

Answer: Dr. Michael Clark: To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry if he will make a statement on his Department's involvement in activities relating to Science Week commencing on 17 March organised by the British Association. [114788] Ms Hewitt: [holding answer 17 March 2000]: My Department is a strong supporter of National Science Week and continues to be the main core sponsor of the week. The British Association for the Advancement of Science receives grant aid worth £160,000 each year from the Office of Science and Technology's Public Understanding of Science, Engineering and Technology budget to cover core costs. In addition we have also provided almost £90,000 to support 56 National Science Week projects around the United Kingdom through the COPUS grants scheme. My Department also runs a small number of events to mark National Science Week, targeted at a Whitehall audience. This year these include an event co-hosted by the Parliamentary and Scientific Committee at the Palace of Westminster on 23 March entitled "Putting Science To Work".

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