HC Deb 30 June 1977 vol 934 cc329-30W
34. Mr. Costain

asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food when the proposed Horticultural Economic Intelligence Unit will be set up.

Mr. Strang

No decision has been taken to set up a horticultural economic intelligence unit. Talks are being held, however, between officials of my Department and producers' representatives about the proposals from the industry for such a unit, including its possible scope and the resources required—in particular, on where finance and manpower should come from.