Innovation (Small Firms)

Part of the debate – in the House of Commons at 9:34 am on 7 November 1997.

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Photo of Dame Cheryl Gillan Dame Cheryl Gillan Shadow Minister (Trade and Industry) 9:34, 7 November 1997

I thank the Minister for giving way so early in her speech, and congratulate her on securing today's debate. Surrey Satellite Technology is indeed a tremendous company that is to be congratulated on the great strides that it has made in the space industry in Britain. Will the Minister confirm that that company is part of the university, and that its profits help the university's costs, particularly as students will now be facing charges for higher education?