Concern and anger greet shift of UK science unit into industry agency

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The UK government has made the Office of Science and Technology a part of the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI). The science budget and coordination of scientific development in all government departments will be under the control of Ian Lang, the head of DTI. The former head of DTI, Michael Heseltine, has been made the deputy prime minister and will influence research from the Cabinet. This move has been criticized by the scientific community and the opposition Labour Party. Researchers feel that it will become difficult to get grants for long-term basic research.

Management, Research, Science and state, Science policy, Heseltine, Michael

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Historic Bart's fights for its life under medical school reorganization

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A proposal to include London's venerable St Bartholomew's Hospital Medical School, called Bart's, in a restructuring of British medical schools has provoked considerable opposition. A Conservative government committee urged that the medical school at Bart's be joined with the Royal London Hospital Medical College in East London. However, objections by scientists who fear that Bart's research will be disrupted has prompted the secretary of state for health, Virginia Bottomley, to delay the transfer.

London, England, Schools, Medical colleges, Medical schools

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Britain may set up genetics advisory body...

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The UK government has considered the formation of a genetics advisory panel following feedbacks on its earlier decision to reject a human genetics commission. Sec. of State for Health Stephen Dorrel explained that the reactions had convinced him of the need for a more efficient body to analyze the effects of advanced genetics for public welfare and enlightenment. Dorrel likewise pointed out the need to streamline existing screening committees on genetic aspects.

Political aspects, Genetic research

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