One, two, three - Foresight

Article Abstract:

The government's Technology Foresight programme, started in 1993, seeks to develop a coherent policy for the future of science, technology and engineering in Britain. The emphasis will be on the technical application of research ideas so that Britain can become a centre for foreign industrial investment. Innovative research with no direct industrial application will also be supported, however. The government's Office of Science and Technology has given 30 million pounds sterling towards this venture and industry has given 62 million pounds.

Planning, Economic aspects, Technology, Science

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Where there's a Will

Article Abstract:

The Thatcher government's response to the AIDS/HIV virus was related to past public health campaigns. Emphasis was placed on health education and avoidance rather than stigmatisation and quarantine. It became a major issue in 1987, with Cabinet meetings, increased public health spending and a TV AIDS week organised by the broadcasters and the government. After that date the initial fear died down as figures on infection were revised downward.

Conservative Party (United Kingdom)

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If you want people to take your advice..

Article Abstract:

Issues concerning ways in which scientific research interacts with public policy are discussed, including developing arguments based on evidence to support the idea that research influences policy and emphasizing research results having contradictory policy responses depending on contexts.

Observations, Research and development contracts, Government, Government research and development contracts, Public policy (Canon law)

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