Written question asked by Claire Curtis-Thomas (Labour) on Thursday, 17 June 2004, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 28 June 2004. It was answered by Patricia Hewitt (Labour) on Monday, 28 June 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, when she expects the new resource centre to promote women in science, engineering and technology to begin its work. - Inc figures.

Answer: Mrs. Curtis-Thomas: To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry when she expects the new resource centre to promote women in science, engineering and technology to begin its work. [180068] Ms Hewitt: Work has been going on to develop the new Resource Centre, including the recruitment of 12 staff, since January. The launch of the Centre's website will take place on 2 July 2004 and the formal launch of the Centre is on 16 September 2004. The Government has allocated £800,000 per annum for three years to set up and operate the new Centre and an additional £500,00 per annum for the development of a dedicated returners package.

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