the place of S&T relations in the wider field of Britain's foreign policy. Discussions might then focus in more detail
on the following areas:
a) EC: the Secretary of State's view of likely evolution;
and the effects of the single market on industry and in particular likely developments relevant to scientists and engineers;
b)
Japan: the Secretary of State's view of increasing links
with Japan; and perhaps ACOST's views particularly on
collaborative work;
c)
d)
e)
US: ACOST might emphasize the importance of the US remaining open to exchanges on S&T, and ask for the
Secretary of State's views;
Soviet Union/Eastern Europe: ACOST would welcome a view
from the Secretary of State on developments in the Soviet Union and Eastern Europe, and the opportunities these throw up for links in S&T;
NIES: developments in Korea and other NIEs suggest that
this is another area of the globe to which ACOST should
pay attention;
International issues
f)
Major Research Facilities: the Secretary of State might like to question ACOST on the importance industry sees in the UK's participation in major research facilities,
eg. CERN, the European Synchrotron Radiation Facility and European Wind Tunnel, from the point of view of the UK's wider scientific/industrial credibility, and that of potential industrial spin-offs;