HC Deb 26 July 1985 vol 83 c922W
Mr. Nicholson

asked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what percentage of the finance allocated to agricultural training colleges in Northern Ireland went towards research and development in the financial year 1983–84.

Dr. Boyson

Approximately 35 per cent. of gross expenditure.

Mr. Nicholson

asked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what proportion of finance allocated to agricultural training colleges in Northern Ireland went towards staff wages in the financial year 1983–84.

Dr. Boyson

Approximately 54 per cent. of gross expenditure.