HC Deb 29 November 1948 vol 458 c1634
56. Mr. Erroll

asked the Minister of Agriculture what is the present position regarding the National Institute of Agricultural Engineering; who its present governors are; and by whom they are appointed.

Mr. G. Brown

Arrangements are being made to establish the National Institute of Agricultural Engineering as an independent grant-aided institute under the scientific supervision of the Agricultural Research Council. This will involve the appointment by the Minister of Agriculture and the Secretary of State for Scotland of a new Governing Body in place of the Agricultural Machinery Development Board. Pending the formal completion of these arrangements, the Institute will continue to be part of this Department.

Mr. Erroll

How big will the grant-in-aid be?

Mr. Brown

Perhaps the hon. Member will put that Question down. I have not got the figures here.