HC Deb 28 March 1972 vol 834 c62W
Mr. MacArthur

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland if he will make a statement on the proposed introduction of a scheme of charges for the advisory services of the Scottish agricultural colleges.

Mr. Gordon Campbell

At my request, the colleges are considering the form of a charging scheme, to be introduced on 1st June, relating to certain standard and special laboratory services; charges will not be made for advice to farmers and growers. A full announcement will be made by the colleges themselves in due course.