Letter dated 18/12/2006 from Malcolm Wicks MP to Edward O'Hara MP regarding the draft Science and Technology Facilities Council Order 2007.

Letter dated 18/12/2006 from Malcolm Wicks MP to Edward O'Hara MP regarding the draft Science and Technology Facilities Council Order 2007.

My Lords, the Explanatory Notes for this order talk about the facility of providing funding for large-scale facilities. While we support such work as the Large Hadron Collider fission research taking place in France, might money going into this new research council be directed into such large projects overseas?

My Lords, the Explanatory Notes for this order talk about the facility of providing funding for large-scale facilities. While we support such work as the Large Hadron Collider fission research taking place in France, might money going into this new research council be directed into such large projects overseas?

My Lords, I thank the Minister for introducing this order. We note that the Explanatory Memorandum states that that, "““a few respondents argued for the status quo but, in view of the fact that no adverse impact is expected in either the private or public sector and that there is...

My Lords, I thank the Minister for introducing this order. We note that the Explanatory Memorandum states that that, "““a few respondents argued for the status quo but, in view of the fact that no adverse impact is expected in either the private or public sector and that there is...

My Lords, the noble Lord, Lord De Mauley, asked about the consultation. More than120 responses were received by the close of the consultation on 16 June. Those in favour of the merger outnumbered those against by a margin of two to one, while the proposal to transfer PPARC’s grant-giving functions...

My Lords, the noble Lord, Lord De Mauley, asked about the consultation. More than120 responses were received by the close of the consultation on 16 June. Those in favour of the merger outnumbered those against by a margin of two to one, while the proposal to transfer PPARC’s grant-giving functions...

My Lords, this debate reminds me of my first lecture in Birmingham Central Library, talking about the importance of science. That evening was a bit like the House of Lords—the audience was zero, although we are a bit better than that here. This is an important statement from the Minister,...

My Lords, this debate reminds me of my first lecture in Birmingham Central Library, talking about the importance of science. That evening was a bit like the House of Lords—the audience was zero, although we are a bit better than that here. This is an important statement from the Minister,...

rose to move, That the draft order laid before the House on 20 November be approved [Second Report from the Statutory Instruments Committee]. The noble Lord said: My Lords, the purpose of the order is to establish a new Science and Technology Facilities Council under the Science and Technology Act...

rose to move, That the draft order laid before the House on 20 November be approved [Second Report from the Statutory Instruments Committee]. The noble Lord said: My Lords, the purpose of the order is to establish a new Science and Technology Facilities Council under the Science and Technology Act...

Draft SI on science and technology facilities council (SI 2007/279). Lords debate on motion to approve.Agreed to on question.

Draft SI on science and technology facilities council (SI 2007/279). Lords debate on motion to approve.Agreed to on question.

Draft SIs on Extradition Act 2003 (amendment to designations),asylum (first list of safe countries) (amendment), accession (immigration and worker authorisation), science and technology facilities council, technology strategy board, films (definition of "british film") (no 2) and housing (amendment) (northern ireland). Motion to approve. Agreed to on question (formal).

Draft SIs on Extradition Act 2003 (amendment to designations),asylum (first list of safe countries) (amendment), accession (immigration and worker authorisation), science and technology facilities council, technology strategy board, films (definition of "british film") (no 2) and housing (amendment) (northern ireland). Motion to approve. Agreed to on question (formal).

Draft SIs on science and technology facilities council (SI 2007/279) and technology strategy board (SI 2007/280) . Considered by Delegated Legislation Committee. Minutes of proceedings at UP 7 2006-07.

Draft SIs on science and technology facilities council (SI 2007/279) and technology strategy board (SI 2007/280) . Considered by Delegated Legislation Committee. Minutes of proceedings at UP 7 2006-07.

Science and Technology Facilities Council Order 2007. Regulatory impact assessment. 7 p.

Science and Technology Facilities Council Order 2007. Regulatory impact assessment. 7 p.

Draft SI on science and technology facilities (Affirmative instrument).Together with an explanatory memorandum from Department of Trade and Industry. Approved by Parliament. Made 7 February 2007 (SI 2007/279). Coming into force 1 April 2007

Draft SI on science and technology facilities (Affirmative instrument).Together with an explanatory memorandum from Department of Trade and Industry. Approved by Parliament. Made 7 February 2007 (SI 2007/279). Coming into force 1 April 2007