HC Deb 17 May 1956 vol 552 c2196
28. Mr. Hurd

asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food how many agricultural advisers and agricultural attachés appointed by him are now serving in the Dominions and foreign countries; and which appointments have been terminated in the past year.

The Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (Mr. D. Heathcoat Amory)

There are at present six agricultural and food advisers and attachés serving abroad. During the past year, officers serving in Ottawa and in Washington have returned to this country and have been replaced. The officer who was serving in Copenhagen has returned to this country. A successor is being selected.