Written question asked by Dari Taylor (Labour) on Tuesday, 26 February 2002, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 12 March 2002. It was answered by Ben Bradshaw (Labour) on Tuesday, 12 March 2002 on behalf of the Foreign and Commonwealth Office.

Foreign and Commonwealth Office

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what assessment he has made of the India-UK Round Table's contribution to furthering the partnership in education and science and technology.

Answer: Ms Dari Taylor: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what assessment he has made of the India-UK Round Table's contribution to furthering the partnership in education and science and technology. [39594] Mr. Bradshaw: The India-UK Round Table has produced wide-ranging and constructive recommendations which complement the British and Indian Governments' efforts to develop a strong partnership. HMG, with the British Council, have taken many of the Round Table's recommendations into account, including those aimed at attracting more Indian students to the UK, and developing closer links between Indian and UK universities and research institutions in areas such as information technology. The Round Table meets again in April 2002.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 39594; 381 c865W
Session: 2001-02
Subjects: ICT Education International cooperation India Overseas students Technology Science India-UK Round Table
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