HC Deb 14 January 1981 vol 996 c538W
24. Mr. Philip Holland

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland when he proposes to amalgamate the Hill Farming Advisory Committee for Scotland with the Hill Farming Research Organisation.

Mr. Younger

The functions of these two bodies are quite separate. The latter, with other United Kingdom organisations, undertakes scientific research to improve the economics of hill and upland farms: the former is a group of Scottish hill farmers who give me the benefit of their day-to-day experience and working knowledge, without fee or reward other than my thanks for their public spirit.