§ Mr. DalyellTo ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if he will make a statement on the latest position in relation to the proposed move of the national fruit collection from Brogdale to Wye college.
§ Mr. CurryThe transfer of the national fruit collection from Brogdale to Wye college is proceeding on schedule. Wye college is due to take over management of the collection on 1 April, and the detailed arrangements for its transfer and maintenance are being finalised.
All the rootstocks for the first phase of fruit trees have been obtained and some have been planted. The remainder will be planted as soon as weather and soil conditions permit. Some cuttings of soft fruit have also been taken. The rootstocks will be budded in late July/August and the first fruit trees will be established at Wye in the winter of 1991–92.