HC Deb 18 June 1965 vol 714 c121W
Mr. R. Carr

asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what functions in connection with aid for the developing countries have been transferred from his Department to the Ministry of Overseas Development; and what reductions have been made in the establishment of his Department as the result of such transfer.

Mr. John Mackie

Executive responsibility for relations with the Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations has been transferred to the Ministry of Overseas Development, although we continue to have prime responsibility for those activities of the Organisation which are of direct concern to the agricultural and fishing industries of the United Kingdom, and to our food and agricultural trade policy.

As a result of this transfer, the establishment of this Department has been reduced by nine posts.