§ Mr. Dalyellasked the Prime Minister whether, in the light of the abolition of the post of chief scientist in the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, she is considering the abolition of other chief scientist posts.
§ The Prime MinisterAs my right hon. Friend has explained in an answer to the hon. Member today, the post of chief scientist at deputy secretary level in the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food has been replaced by two chief scientist posts at under-secretary level. These arrangements reflect the needs of that Department and have no wider implications.