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To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, if he will increase the number of scientific specialists on the Advisory Committee on the Misuse of Drugs.

Asked by

Cheryl Gillan (Conservative)

Answering body

Home Office

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Written questions

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Answered

Date

7 April 2005

Reference

432 c1782W;432 c1777W; 224168

House

House of Commons

Ministry of Defence

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, through what methods DSTL scientists acquire hands-on research expertise in the (a) science and technology projects and (b) equipment procurement areas of the technical projects upon which they are required to advise.

Asked by

Gerald Howarth (Conservative)

Answering body

Ministry of Defence

Type

Written questions

Status

Answered

Tabled on

24 February 2005

For answer on

7 April 2005

Answered on

7 April 2005

Mr. Gerald Howarth: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence through what methods DSTL scientists acquire hands-on research expertise in the (a) science and technology projects and (b) equipment procurement areas of the technical projects upon which they are required to advise. [219031] Mr. Ingram: The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory, Dstl, has a range of approaches to ensure that its scientists and engineers acquire and retain the knowledge and expertise required to discharge its roles within the Ministry of Defence (MOD). Hands-on practical research expertise is only one element, and Dstl is tasked to undertake part of the MOD's Research Building Block itself in a range of systems areas and a sub-set of sensitive defence technologies. In addition, Dstl undertakes the knowledge integration role for the Research customers which requires it to work closely with the other organisations in industry and academia engaged in hands-on research. Dstl encourages its staff to undertake research based MSc and PhD activities as well as having a commitment to their continuous professional development through membership of the appropriate professional institutes. To strengthen engagement in underlying technical areas where Dstl has limited hands-on work of its own, it has set up Co-operative Research Centres with academia to facilitate the exchange of staff and resources between Dstl and partner Universities. This allows Dstl staff to work within the partner University alongside external researchers who are engaged in MOD funded work, for example through the Joint Grant Scheme. Dstl has also entered into arrangements with industry to encourage staff secondment and established opportunities for staff interchange with other national and international laboratories. Dstl staff are also involved in oversight of the MOD Defence Technology Centres which are formal collaborative arrangements between industry and academic experts in particular technologies. These kinds of arrangement enable Dstl scientists to develop and extend their knowledge networks and improve the quality and context of its advice.

Date

7 April 2005

Reference

432 c1734-5W;432 c1729-30W; 219031

House

House of Commons

Ministry of Defence

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what measures his Department has in place to encourage the retention of scientists (a) within DSTL and (b) engaged in research in other parts of the Department.

Asked by

Gerald Howarth (Conservative)

Answering body

Ministry of Defence

Type

Written questions

Status

Answered

Tabled on

24 February 2005

For answer on

7 April 2005

Answered on

7 April 2005

Mr. Gerald Howarth: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence what measures his Department has in place to encourage the retention of scientists (a) within Dstl and (b) engaged in research in other parts of the Department. [219028] Mr. Ingram: We recognise the value of scientific staff to the Department and have in place a number of measures to retain their expertise and experience. The Ministry of Defence (MOD) has strong head of profession leadership through the Defence Engineering and Science Group (DESG). The group supports technical staff by coordinating training, development, career progression and Chartership. In general, the Department is on a par with the best of major employers of specialists in terms of retention rates. The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl), with a turnover of £340 million, is the biggest employer of research scientists in the MOD. Dstl provides considerable training and development opportunities--technical training programmes are offered to develop and refresh technical knowledge and there is a Chartership Scheme accredited to eight professional institutions which is open to all staff. Dstl staff are also allowed time off to undertake further study such as MSc or PhD qualifications with relevant tuition fees paid. There are links with five universities for research purposes and staff are encouraged to spend time in other laboratories to ensure that knowledge remains current. Secondments are available to other areas of the Department and Government, UK industry and international laboratories. There is an internal symposium held annually to encourage networking and debate on topical research areas. There is a Scheme for Technical Education and Professional Support to encourage networking, conferences and events for junior staff and a Fellowship Scheme which gives recognition to senior staff who are acknowledged as national or international experts in their field. Similar benefits are available for scientists engaged in research in other parts of the Department, including the Hydrographic Office, the Meteorological Office and central MOD.

Date

7 April 2005

Reference

432 c1733-4W;432 c1727-9W; 219028

House

House of Commons

Sainsbury of Turville, Lord

In light of the 2004 science and innovation public service agreement target, what have been the total numbers of scientists and engineers employed in government departments and public sector research establishments, including post-doctoral and other training contracts, in each of the past 10 years; how many of these employees were...

Asked by

Baroness Wall of New Barnet (Labour)

Type

Written questions

Status

Answered

Date

24 March 2005

Reference

671 c63WA; HL 1846

House

House of Lords

Sainsbury of Turville, Lord

In light of the 2004 science and innovation public service agreement target, what information is held across government on their scientific and engineering skill base; and what assessment has been made of the science and engineering skills needed to enhance Her Majesty's Government's contribution to the science and innovation investment...

Asked by

Baroness Wall of New Barnet (Labour)

Type

Written questions

Status

Answered

Date

24 March 2005

Reference

671 c63WA; HL 1847

House

House of Lords

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