§ Mr. Michael Lathamasked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food how many officials of his Department, other than those from ADAS, have attended agricultural shows in an official capacity in the current calendar year; what was the approximate cost to public funds of their attendance; and what is the Departmental budget for this purpose for the remainder of this year.
§ Mr. Peart205 officers not belonging to ADAS have attended agricultural shows this year. This includes staff on duty at exhibits. Travelling and subsistence expenses amounted to about £3,800, and are estimated at about £1,300 for the remainder of this year.