In parallel with the national consultation on research organised by Mr François Fillon, Minister for Research, the Office has considered the major objectives of French research, at the request of the Bureau of the National Assembly. These considerations, enhanced by interviews with those responsible for public and industrial research, resulted in an assessment of the minister’s "Report on French research". In an attempt to be constructive, the Office added proposals for additional avenues of research. This was the first time that the Office had given an overall view on scientific and technological choices.