The routes through which the science base is translated into innovative and competitive technology. Vol. I, Report and appendices, together with the proceedings of the Committee / Science and Technology Committee.

  • Great Britain. Parliament. House of Commons. Select Committee on Science and Technology.
Date:
1994
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Credit: The routes through which the science base is translated into innovative and competitive technology. Vol. I, Report and appendices, together with the proceedings of the Committee / Science and Technology Committee. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    Q6.7: If you have found raising finance from a corporate partner less than fully satisfactory, is this due to: Yes No Conflict between the Partner’s and your business objectives 4 2 Threat of takeover 0 6 Insufficient finance available from this source 3 3 Other 0 6 Q6.8: What has been the effect of external financing on: Both inc. Increased No effect Reduced and red. The level of profits retained 9 32 7 1 The level of R&D spending u 43 v2 0 Sectoral Analysis, level of profits retained: Aero Auto Food M/Tool Office Pharm Increased 2 1 1 1 1 3 No effect 4 7 4 6 3 8 Reduced 4 2 — — 1 eae One company claimed external finance reduced profits in the short-term but raised profits in the long run. Sectoral Analysis, level of R&D spending: Aero Auto Food M/Tool Office Pharm Increased 1 1 _- — — 5 No effect 8 11 5 7 5 7 Reduced 2 — — — 7: Marketing and Sales Q7.1: Percentage of turnover devoted to Marketing and Sales: Per cent 1986-87 1991-92 0-2.5 13 14[3) 2.6-5.0 15 15[1) 5.1-15.0 16 22[5] 15.1+ 6 9[3] No details: 1986-87 29, 1991-92 19[5]. Sectoral Analysis, 1991-92 Per cent Aero Auto Food M/Tool Office Pharm 0-2.5 4 4 2 1 2 1 2.6-5.0 8 1 — 4 eee 2 5.1-15.0 1 5 4 4 2 6 15.1+ — — 1 1 2 5 Q7.2: Is the head of M&S a main board member? Yes: 47, No: 26, (No answer: 6) [Yes: 10, No: 6] Sectoral (Y/All): Aero 7/13, Auto 8/15, Food 8/11, M/Tools 9/10, Office 5/9, Pharm 10/15 Q7.3a: Number of personnel in M&S: Number “0-10 17[1] 11-100 19[4] 101-1,000 19[6] 1,001+ 12[3] No details: 12[3].