§ Mr. Peartasked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, as representing the Lord President of the Council, what amount is spent from public funds on research into poultry problems; what percentage this represents of the total sum spent on agricultural research; and what sum has been allocated to that section of disease which is being dealt with at Houghton Grange for which the Agricultural Research Council are responsible.
Mr. AmoryThe respective figures for the current financial year are, approximately £147,000; 3½ per cent.; and £30,000 (including £10,000 capital expenditure).