Written question asked by Jim Hood (Labour) on Monday, 10 December 2001, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 17 December 2001. It was answered by Patricia Hewitt (Labour) on Monday, 17 December 2001 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 Brussels on 10th December; what the Government's stance was on each issue discussed, including its voting record; and if she will make a statement.

Answer: Mr. Hood: To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what the outcome was of the Research Council held in Brussels on 10 December; what the Government's stance was on each issue discussed, including its voting record; and if she will make a statement. [22679] Ms Hewitt: The Research Council of 10 December: 1. Reached unanimous political agreement on the Sixth EU Research and Development Framework Programme 2002-06, with an overall budget of euro 16.27 billion. 2. Reached unanimous political agreement on the Sixth EURATOM Research and Development Framework Programme 2002-06, with an overall budget of euro 1.23 billion. 3. Adopted a Resolution concerning the promotion of mobility for researchers in the European Research Area. 4. Received a presentation by the Commission on its Action Plan on Science and Society. 5. Adopted conclusions in relation to the promotion of closer links between the EU and the European Space Agency (ESA). 6. Received a short oral report from the Commission on its development of a Life Sciences and Biotechnology strategy.

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