HL Deb 29 June 1988 vol 498 cc1695-6WA
The Earl of Kimberley

asked Her Majesty's Government:

What scientific research and development projects are currently being conducted, or are planned for 1988–89, by the Scottish departmental Salmon and Freshwater Fisheries Research Establishment; and what are the total number of persons, the number of DAFS (departmental) scientists, and the budgeted expenditures for each project.

The Minister of State, Scottish Office (Lord Sanderson of Bowden)

The information is summarised below.

Research Programme Total No. of DAFS Staff No. of Scientists Budgeted Expenditure (£m)
Salmonid Fishery Resources 22 12 £0.412
Stock Structures and Juvenile Production 12 4 £0.171
Salmonid Behaviour, Physiology and Rearing 15½ 5½ £0.217
Environmental Influences on Fish Production in Freshwater 14 5½ £0.192
Stock Enhancement 14 5 £0.138