§ 42. Mr. Doddsasked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, as representing the Lord Privy Seal, what is the position with regard to the proposed official Meat Research Institute.
§ Mr. GodberMy noble Friend informs me that a small temporary station is to be established near Cambridge to expand the work already being done at the Low Temperature Research Station and elsewhere. I hope it will be in operation by the end of next year at the latest. Meanwhile, the Agricultural Research Council is considering the wider issues raised by the proposal to establish a permanent centre for meat research.
§ Mr. DoddsWhat is the purpose of this Institute, and who is paying for it? In view of the interest of the Co-operative movement in the meat trade, is there likely to be Co-operative representation?
§ Mr. GodberThese matters are being considered. This preliminary work is being done before a final decision can be taken and I cannot go much further today than what I have already said.