Written question asked by Chuka Umunna (Labour) on Monday, 7 September 2015, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 9 September 2015. It was answered by Lord Johnson of Marylebone (Conservative) on Tuesday, 15 September 2015 on behalf of the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills.

Government Office for Science

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Innovation and Skills, what plans he has for future projects under the Foresight Project of the Government Office for Science.

Answer: The Government Office for Science Foresight programme is directed by Sir Mark Walport, Government Chief Scientific Advisor. Foresight projects examine either an important public policy issue where science might be part of the solution, or a scientific topic where potential applications and technologies are yet to be realised. Foresight’s two current projects are 'Future of an ageing population' and ‘Future of cities’. The Government Office for Science actively considers topics for future projects, and welcomes suggestions.

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