Last updated: 08 December 2009
In a major speech the Prime Minister will reflect on the role science and technology will play in Britain's future.
In preparation for his lecture, the fourth in the Our Nation's Future series, Tony Blair considered the following paper - one of those written by a range of experts in the field.
The authors are independent, and all views and opinions are their own. They do not necessarily agree with Government policy, but each makes an interesting contribution to the debate.
These three reports were prepared by the PM's strategy unit.