§ Mr. DuncanTo ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food how many contracts for public opinion research his Department has awarded since 1 May; if he will indicate the(a) purpose, (b) cost, (c) value and (d) duration of each contract; and which companies (i) bid for and (ii) were awarded each contract. [28879]
§ Mr. MorleyContracts for public opinion research commissioned by the Department since 1 May 1997 are as follows
Perceptions of MAFF: A survey conducted among opinion leaders, journalists, farmers and the general public. Placed with MORI.Research to assess the effectiveness of the MAFF food safety exhibit at the Good Food Show. The contract was commissioned via the Central Office of Information (C01) who placed the work with Sample Surveys Ltd.Research to assess the effectiveness of the MAFF Christmas food safety radio campaign. The contract was commissioned via the COI who placed the work with RSGB.Research to identify the most effective method of communicating nutrition information to teenage girls. Placed with MORI.Survey of pet owners: To ascertain the increase in importation of pets should guarantee regulations change, and to see if pets would be taken on holiday under a number of difficult import options. Place with DRSM/Framework.Complementations and conflict between farming and incomers to the countryside in England and Wales. Placed with Cheltenham and Gloucester College of Higher Education.The cost of the surveys totals £310,000.