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

“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…

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“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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Published 17 February 2011