§ Mr. Nicholas BennettTo ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what representations he has received regarding agricultural research and development funded by his Ministry; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Donald ThompsonI have received a number of representations from interested individuals and organisations about agricultural research and development funded by my Ministry, and consultations about transfer of near market work to industry funding are now taking place with the sectors concerned following the recent internal review of expenditure by the Agriculture Departments on R and D. No conclusions have yet been reached.