HC Deb 06 May 1993 vol 224 cc225-6W
Dr. Strang

To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what definitions he uses of near-market, strategic and basic research with respect to the activities of each non-departmental public body currently in receipt of funds from his Ministry.

Mr. Gummer

All research and development funded by my Department is categorised according to the definitions

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