Written question asked by Lord Redwood (Conservative) on Thursday, 10 June 1999, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 17 June 1999. It was answered by John Battle (Labour) on Thursday, 17 June 1999 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, which companies the Minister for Science visited during his most recent visit to the USA; and what was discussed. - Inc ref to fact that copy of DTI Press Notice (P/99/45) in Library.

Answer: Mr. Redwood: To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry which companies the Minister for Science visited during his most recent visit to the USA; and what was discussed. [87034] Mr. Battle: My noble Friend, Lord Sainsbury, visited Boston on 8-10 June as part of a fact-finding mission to examine the growth of biotechnology clusters and how Britain can improve its competitive position. Details of all the organisations visited by my noble Friend and the accompanying team of leading business people and academics were set out in a DTI Press Notice of 8 June (P/99/45) which was sent to the right hon. Member. A copy of the DTI Press Notice was also provided automatically to the Library of the House.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 87034; 333 c207W
Session: 1998-99
Subjects: Department of Trade and Industry Ministers Science USA Visits abroad