HC Deb 07 March 1985 vol 74 c1151
3. Mr. Gerald Bowden

asked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland how many farm wardens would need to be appointed in Northern Ireland during a period of tension to meet his Ministry's food control plans.

The Minister of State, Northern Ireland Office (Dr. Rhodes Boyson)

Approximately 860.

Mr. Bowden

Is my hon. Friend satisfied that sufficient instructors are available to teach farm wardens and that sufficient time will be available between the appointment of farm wardens and a period of tension to ensure that they receive appropriate training and instruction?

Dr. Boyson

Most of the farm wardens will be appointed from within agriculture in Northern Ireland. All the appointments should be identified within the next six months. Since they are all involved in agriculture already, training will take no more than one day.

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