Written question asked by Brian Iddon (Labour) on Tuesday, 16 March 2004, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 22 March 2004. It was answered by Baroness Morris of Yardley (Labour) on Monday, 22 March 2004 on behalf of the Department for Culture, Media and Sport.

Dept for Culture Media and Sport

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, whether her Department has a chief scientific adviser.

Answer: Dr. Iddon: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport whether her Department has a chief scientific adviser. [162482] Estelle Morris: The Department for Culture, Media and Sport has not appointed a chief scientific adviser. DCMS has access to a wide range of expert scientific and technological advice through its own economists and statisticians, its standing and ad hoc advisory groups, its sponsored bodies and other research and development partners. This advice is called upon as and when necessary to support policy-making activities and inform Ministerial deliberations.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 419 c571W;419 c573W; 162482
Session: 2003-04
Subjects: Government departments Special advisers Science Department for Culture, Media and Sport
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk