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Willetts comments on Science and Technology Select Committee Report: 'Technology Innovation Centres'

Willetts comments on Science and Technology Select Committee Report: 'Technology Innovation Centres'

News Release issued by the COI News Distribution Service on 17 February 2011

Commenting on the House of Commons Science and Technology Select Committee Report on Technology Innovation Centres, Minister for Universities and Science David Willetts said:

“Innovation is a key driver of growth. Our plan for a network of elite Technology and Innovation Centres will target those areas that will have the greatest impact on growth and can benefit most from this new form of investment.”

“I welcome the Committee’s report as a positive contribution to taking forward our plans and the Government will consider the report and respond in due course.”

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