Universities And Polytechnics (Research And Inventions)

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Mr. Renton
asked the Secretary of State for Education and Science if he will co-ordinate the involvement of scientific professors at universities and polytechnics in the industrial development of their research and inventions.

Mr. Waldegrave
My right hon. Friend is considering what further steps might be taken to help ensure that the commercial potential of academic research and invention can be realised in the most effective and efficient way.