Further to his Answer to the honourable Member for South Shields on 25th October, Official Report 178 c282W, how many scientific staff were employed at the Letcombe Laboratory and Weed Research Organisation prior to closure; how many scientific staff were employed at the former Soil Survey and Land Resource Centre...

Further to his Answer to the honourable Member for South Shields on 25th October, Official Report 178 c282W, how many scientific staff were employed at the Letcombe Laboratory and Weed Research Organisation prior to closure; how many scientific staff were employed at the former Soil Survey and Land Resource Centre...

Whether the Atomic Weapons Establishment is suffering from any difficulties of recruiting enough graduate scientists in any or all areas.

Whether the Atomic Weapons Establishment is suffering from any difficulties of recruiting enough graduate scientists in any or all areas.

If he will list the number of scientists employed at each of the AFRC institutes since 1980, including those expected to be employed in 1991 and 1992. - Inc table.

If he will list the number of scientists employed at each of the AFRC institutes since 1980, including those expected to be employed in 1991 and 1992. - Inc table.

What proportion graduates & postgraduates in pure & applied sciences, engineering & computer sciences engaged by MOD following graduation were of all graduates & postgraduates engaged by MOD in each year since 1983. - Includes table.

What proportion graduates & postgraduates in pure & applied sciences, engineering & computer sciences engaged by MOD following graduation were of all graduates & postgraduates engaged by MOD in each year since 1983. - Includes table.

To respond to letter of 15 June from Dr Peter Jung & expert colleagues in minerals, molluscs & entomology of natur-historisches museum Basel about if major collections can be actively cared for under proposals such as those for natural history museum in respect of expert staff & what action PM...

To respond to letter of 15 June from Dr Peter Jung & expert colleagues in minerals, molluscs & entomology of natur-historisches museum Basel about if major collections can be actively cared for under proposals such as those for natural history museum in respect of expert staff & what action PM...

What is estimated effect on existing backlog of case work & in-house work in forensic science service, of scientists being taken off existing work to participate in project work & implementation teams, for current reorganisation of the service.

What is estimated effect on existing backlog of case work & in-house work in forensic science service, of scientists being taken off existing work to participate in project work & implementation teams, for current reorganisation of the service.

For what proportion of projects funded under European framework programme there is a UK academic partner & no UK industrial partner & what are reasons for this.

For what proportion of projects funded under European framework programme there is a UK academic partner & no UK industrial partner & what are reasons for this.

What information DTI has on no of UK academics transferring their research ideas to UK's competitors & what factors account for this transfer.

What information DTI has on no of UK academics transferring their research ideas to UK's competitors & what factors account for this transfer.

What consideration is being given within options for change exercise to mechanisms for returning research & development scientists & facilities to civilian manufacturing.

What consideration is being given within options for change exercise to mechanisms for returning research & development scientists & facilities to civilian manufacturing.

To comment on what arrangements were made or conditions agreed with Govts of USA & People's Republic of China which enabled Dr Fang Li Zhi & his wife to leave US embassy in Beijing & enter UK.

To comment on what arrangements were made or conditions agreed with Govts of USA & People's Republic of China which enabled Dr Fang Li Zhi & his wife to leave US embassy in Beijing & enter UK.

What response HO has made to representations of Sir David Napley that scientific & forensic expertise ought to be made available to defences.

What response HO has made to representations of Sir David Napley that scientific & forensic expertise ought to be made available to defences.

To give average length of time currently taken to register new pesticides in UK, France & West Germany - Incl fact that no information on France & West Germany

To give average length of time currently taken to register new pesticides in UK, France & West Germany - Incl fact that no information on France & West Germany

Statement on meeting of Mr Jackson with Professor Duff & representatives of British scientists abroad. - Includes full text of DES press notice 202/90, dated 20 June.

Statement on meeting of Mr Jackson with Professor Duff & representatives of British scientists abroad. - Includes full text of DES press notice 202/90, dated 20 June.

How many scientists licensed to carry out animal experiments under the Animal (Scientific Procedures) Act 1986 are aged: (a) 65 to 70, (b) 70 to 75, (c) 75 to 80, (d) 80 to 85 and (e) 85 to 90 years. - Includes figures

How many scientists licensed to carry out animal experiments under the Animal (Scientific Procedures) Act 1986 are aged: (a) 65 to 70, (b) 70 to 75, (c) 75 to 80, (d) 80 to 85 and (e) 85 to 90 years. - Includes figures