HC Deb 23 May 1978 vol 950 cc528-31W
Mr. Holland

asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if he will list in the Official Report the full-time occupation and other part-time Government

Name Main Occupation Part-time Government Appointments
The Earl of Selborne, M.A., J.P. (Chairman). Managing Director, Blackmoor Estate Ltd. Member, Agricultural Research Council; Hops Marketing Board; Central Council for Agricultural and Horticultural Co-operation.
B. E. Bransden. Surrey grower. Chairman, Field Vegetables Committee of the Horticulture Board, Joint Consultative Organisation for Research and Development.
Professor D. R. Davies, B.Sc., Ph.D. Head of Applied Genetics Department, John Innes Institute. Member, National Fruit Trials (Brogdale) Advisory Committee; Lee Valley Experimental Horticulture Station Advisory Committee.
H. R. Finn, C.B.E., F.R.Ag.S. Kent farmer and grower. Chairman, Hops Committee of the Horticulture Board, Joint Consultative Organisation for Research and Development; South East Regional Panel.
W. L. Hinton. Assistant Director of Research, Department of Land Economy, Cambridge University. —
A. Kay. Fife grower. —
G. D. Lockie, N.D.H. Retired. Chairman, Protected Crops Committee of the Horticulture Board, Joint Consultative Organisation for Research and Development; Member, Land Settlement Association, Executive Committee.
L. V. McEwan. Assistant Secretary, Crops Division, Department of Agriculture and Fisheries for Scotland. —
Professor A. F. Posnette, C.B.E., Sc.D., F.R.S. Director, East Malling Research Station. Member, National Fruit Trials (Brogdale) Advisory Committee.
Professor N. F. Robertson, C.B.E., B.Sc., M.A., Ph.D., Dip.Agric.Sc., F.R.S.E. Professor of Agriculture and Rural Economy, Edinburgh University and Principal of Edinburgh School of Agriculture. Member, Plant Breeding Institute Governing Body; Plant Varieties and Seeds Tribunal.
Dr. R. D. Rudd-Jones, M.A., Ph.D., F.I.Biol. Director, Glasshouse Crops Research Institute. Member, Rosewarne, Efford, Stockbridge, Lee Valley, Fairfield and Kirton Experimental Horticulture Stations' Advisory Committees.
N. Saphir. Fruit and Vegetable Wholesaler. —
M. O. Slocock. Surrey grower. Chairman, Hardy Ornamentals and Bulbs Committee of the Horticulture Board, Joint Consultative Organisation for Research and Development.
E. J. G. Smith. Under Secretary, Horticulture Group, Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food. —
P. J. Smith. West Midlands and Surrey grower. Chairman, Fruit Committee of the Horticulture Board, Joint Consultative Organisation for Research and Development; Member, National Institute of Agricultural Engineering, Governing Body.

appointments held by each part-time member of the Horticulture Board.

Mr. John Silkin

My Ministry does not keep complete records. The following is mainly based on information provided at the time of appointment:—

Name Main Occupation Part-time Government Appointments
G. C. Williams, N.D.H. Senior Horticultural Adviser, Agricultural Development and Advisory Service, Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food. —