§ Mr. Strangasked the Secretary of State for Education and Science whether the consultative board of the joint consultative organisation on agricultural research was consulted in advance of the Agricultural Research Council's decision to close the Animal Breeding Research Organisation; and what view was taken by the board.
§ Mr. William SheltonI understand That the Agricultural Research Council is considering the closure of the animal breeding research organisation, with the exception of about one-fifth of this programme. Before any decision is made, I am assured that the council will be seeking the views of the consultative board of the joint consultative organisation.