Written question asked by Phyllis Starkey (Labour) on Tuesday, 2 March 1999, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 10 March 1999. It was answered by Baroness Quin (Labour) on Wednesday, 10 March 1999 on behalf of the Foreign and Commonwealth Office.

Foreign and Commonwealth Office

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, to what extent (a) each of the 10 Central and Eastern European countries, (b) Cyprus, (c) Israel and (d) Switzerland meet the criteria for participation in the Fifth Framework Programme.

Answer: Dr. Starkey: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs to what extent (a) each of the 10 Central and Eastern European countries, (b) Cyprus, (c) Israel and (d) Switzerland meet the criteria for participation in the Fifth Framework Programme. [75166] Ms Quin: These countries are at various stages in the process of negotiation for full participation as countries associated with the Fifth Framework Programme (FP5). There are no generalised criteria: each case is assessed on its merits in the context of the EU's interests.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 75166; 327 c230W
Session: 1998-99
Subjects: Cyprus EU action Technology Research Science Israel Switzerland EU external relations Eastern Europe Central Europe