HC Deb 10 July 1986 vol 101 cc257-8W
44. Dr. Marek

asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if he will make a further statement on his plans to privatise the National Seed Development Organisation and the Plant Breeding Institute.

Mr. Jopling

My right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Education and Science and I have received the report of Lazard Brothers and Company Ltd. on the possible privatisation of the National Seed Development Organisation and part of the Plant Breeding Institute. We are now considering the contents of the report and my right hon. Friend will make a statement as soon as decisions have been taken.

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