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Session 2002-03 Publications on the internet Trade and Industry Committee Publications

Trade and Industry - Twelfth Report Here you can browse the report together with the Proceedings of the Committee. The published report was ordered by the House of Commons to be printed 15 July 2003. CONTENTS Terms of Reference REPORT SUMMARY 1  INTRODUCTION 2  BACKGROUND The UK Biotechnology Industry The Biotechnology Industry in Selected Countries Distribution of Biotechnology firms by Region Departmental Competency for Biotechnology Why Support Biotechnology? 3  BASIC RESEARCH Resources Focussing Research Regulation of Research Conclusion 4  THE TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER PROCESS Why Commercialise? Technology Transfer Offices Intellectual Property Rights Conclusion 5  BUSINESS FINANCE & DEVELOPMENT Government Support Venture Capital The Public Markets Business Development Conclusions 6  CLUSTERS 7  OTHER ISSUES Skills Biomanufacturing Trials Animal Rights Activism CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS FORMAL MINUTES WITNESSES LIST OF WRITTEN EVIDENCE MINUTES OF EVIDENCE Tuesday 2 July 2002 Monday 15 July 2002 Thursday 7 November 2002 Tuesday 19 November 2002 Tuesday 17 December APPENDICES TO THE MINUTES OF EVIDENCE

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