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Dept of Trade and Industry

Statement on what steps he has taken to promote new green technologies and businesses. - Inc figs.

Asked by

Lord Taylor of Goss Moor (Liberal Democrat)

Answering body

Department of Trade and Industry

Type

Written questions

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Answered

Tabled on

1 December 1998

For answer on

17 December 1998

Answered on

17 December 1998

Mr. Matthew Taylor: To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what steps he has taken to promote new green technologies and businesses. [62383] Mr. Battle: The Government recognise the enormous potential of the UK environmental industry to develop new green technologies which both provide solutions to environmental problems and boost the UK economy. Support in promoting the activities of this sector is provided through a number of activities. DTI plays an important role in supporting the science and engineering base and business to develop and exploit sustainable technologies and processes. Science and engineering research received a major boost of £1.1 billion as a result of the Comprehensive Spending Review. The Foresight Steering Group has identified sustainable technologies as a top priority. Specific initiatives under the Foresight programme include the Vehicle Link programme (which has recently received a further £5 million) and sustainable technologies for a cleaner world. Foresight is currently being developed to make it more effective and will be underpinned by the theme of sustainable development. Earlier this month eighteen projects received Foresight LINK Awards, which bring together business and the science base to work in areas identified by the Foresight programme as important to the future prosperity and quality of life of the UK. The Cleaner Vehicles Task Force was launched last year to provide a partnership between government, manufacturers, users and pressure groups to identify practical measures to reduce the environmental impact of vehicles. The LINK scheme also plays an important part in developing and transferring knowledge on new sustainable technologies. Research ranges from the development of biotechnologies to remove pollutants from streams and soils, to using earth observation satellites for monitoring the natural environment. The renewables industry received a boost last September with the announcement of the largest ever obligation on the Public Electricity Suppliers to secure 1177 MW of new electricity generating capacity from renewable sources of energy. The Environment Technology Best Practice Programme (ETBPP) produces high quality technical advice in relation to specific industrial sectors including examples of businesses which have established good practice procedures and made use of new technologies. The Joint DTI/DETR Environmental Markets Unit (JEMU) encourages development of British businesses in the environmental sector and promotes the UK as a supplier of environmental solutions. JEMU's Business Plan, which was launched on 18 March by Michael Meacher and myself, details planned activities designed to raise the profile of the industry both at home and overseas. We are committed to working with business and others to identify and promote ways in which firms can move towards sustainability. The Government's consultation document "Sustainable Business" published in June, set out some ideas on how this can be best achieved. The responses from business--over 500 were received--were generally positive, and will be reflected in our new national Sustainable Development Strategy which is due to be published early in the New Year.

Date

17 December 1998

Reference

62383; 322 c707-8W

House

House of Commons

Dept of Trade and Industry

Statement on what action she is taking to raise the profile of the Foresight programme.

Asked by

Claire Curtis-Thomas (Labour)

Answering body

Department of Trade and Industry

Type

Written questions

Status

Answered

Tabled on

10 June 1998

For answer on

17 June 1998

Answered on

17 June 1998

Mrs. Curtis-Thomas: To ask the President of the Board of Trade what action she is taking to raise the profile of the Foresight programme. [45874] Mr. Battle: There is substantial activity across a broad front. Shortly after the general election the President of the Board of Trade called for an audit of Foresight activities across Government. The audit provided a baseline against which future agendas could be set and progress monitored. In response to the audit, a group of Ministers with responsibility for Foresight in Government Departments was set up to provide top-level co-ordination of Foresight across Whitehall. The President of the Board of Trade requested regular progress reports. The first of these was published on 16 June. The progress report shows that Government departments and public sector organisations have substantially increased their involvement in Foresight over the last six months, to its highest level ever. The Foresight Steering Group has been restructured to broaden the range of interests represented in Foresight. The success of projects such as the Foresight Vehicle-- which develops technologies for cleaner, greener, and safer cars of the future--and the Clear Zones initiative for innovative urban transport systems, highlights the contribution that Foresight is making to sustained competitive advantage and enhanced quality of life. The Foresight LINK Awards attracted 91 bids from consortia wishing to pursue projects addressing Foresight priorities. This builds on the earlier Foresight Challenge competition. Research Councils and Departments are supporting nineteen LINK programmes that reflect Foresight priorities, worth a total of £170 million. The first of the new SMART Foresight Awards, recognising visionary work in smaller firms, will be made on 17 June. Proposals for consultation on the next round of Foresight were published in March. Over 35,000 copies have already been distributed. Many of the early responses come from organisations which are new to Foresight. The next round of Foresight will include a number of cross-cutting themes which reflect the Government's high-level priorities. These include sustainable development, future cities, crime control, and the aging population. Early work to develop plans for particular themes is involving a number of departments.

Date

17 June 1998

Reference

314 c240W; 45874

House

House of Commons

Dept of Trade and Industry

What are the key functions of the Technology Foresight Steering Group; when the Group was established; by what authority; and if she will list the names of the Chairman and Secretary.

Asked by

Lord Rowlands (Labour)

Answering body

Department of Trade and Industry

Type

Written questions

Status

Answered

Date

29 July 1997

Reference

9635; 299 c227W

House

House of Commons

Howe, Earl

Lords statement on 1995 Forward Look of Government Funded Science, Engineering and Technology and Report of the Technology Foresight Steering Group. - Includes fact that published report of Technology Foresight Steering Group and 1995 Forward Look of Government Funded Science, Engineering and Technology. Copies in Library.

Asked by

Lord Gainford (Conservative)

Type

Written questions

Status

Answered

Date

23 May 1995

Reference

564 c54WA

House

House of Lords

Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster

Statement announcing publication of the 1995 Forward Look of Government Funded Science, Engineering and Technology and the Report of the Technology Foresight Steering Group. - Copies in the Library. Including fact that announcing today a foresight challenge. (Ref room;Research Sc 351.855).

Asked by

Cheryl Gillan (Conservative)

Answering body

Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster

Type

Written questions

Status

Answered

Date

22 May 1995

Reference

260 c453-4W

House

House of Commons

Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster

How many technology foresight panels he expects to appoint; what industrial or technological sectors they will cover; what their timetable is for reporting to the Technology Foresight Steering Group; and when he expects their final report to be published.

Asked by

Lord Moonie (Labour)

Answering body

Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster

Type

Written questions

Status

Answered

Date

28 January 1994

Reference

236 c413W;236 c415W

House

House of Commons

Realising our potential - a strategy for science, engineering & technology white paper.

Type

White papers; Command papers

Notes

Received 26.05.93

Date

26 May 1993

Reference

Cm 2250

House

House of Commons

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