HC Deb 13 March 1969 vol 779 c322W
37. Mr. Hooson

asked the Secretary of State for Education and Science what research is currently being conducted by the Agricultural Research Council on hydroponics and its use in livestock rearing in this country.

Mrs. Shirley Williams

None. The Council has no reason to suppose that research on this subject merits any priority. There is no evidence that hydroponics would be economically viable in the conditions under which agriculture operates in this country.