§ Mr. DalyellTo ask the Prime Minister if he will make a statement on Government support for the National Collections of Industrial and Marine Bacteria.
§ The Prime MinisterThe Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food has, since 1983, provided financial support for the National Collections of Industrial and Marine Bacteria. This support, provided under an agreement with the company, ends in March 1993. The possibility of providing further support for an additional year is currently under consideration.