Written question asked by Geoffrey Clifton-Brown (Conservative) on Wednesday, 1 December 2004, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 8 December 2004. It was answered by Patricia Hewitt (Labour) on Wednesday, 8 December 2004 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 plans she has for future investment in the Faraday partnerships.

Answer: Mr. Clifton-Brown: To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what plans she has for future investment in the Faraday Partnerships. [202581] Ms Hewitt: Under the guidance of the newly appointed Technology Strategy Board, my Department is now preparing a call for Knowledge Transfer Networks in specific technologies. These Networks are a new product based upon the example and success of the 24 Faraday Partnerships and will provide what we believe to be an excellent opportunity for relevant Faraday Partnerships to bid for continuing, or even increased, DTI support.

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