§ Mr. Barry JonesTo ask the Secretary of State for Wales how many farm inspectors were employed by the Agricultural Development and Advisory Service in 1980 and 1986; what is the figure for the current year; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Peter WalkerOfficers of the Agricultural Development and Advisory Service visit farms for a variety of purposes, including the provision of technical 345W advice to farmers at their request as well as for certain statutory purposes. There is no distinct category of ADAS farm inspector as such.