HC Deb 24 March 1983 vol 39 c465W
Mr. George Cunningham

asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if he will list all research establishments receiving grants or loans from his Department with the amount of assistance provided in 1981–82 and planned for 1982–83.

Mr. Peter Walker

A grant of £169,400 was paid to Long Ashton research station in 1981–82. Since then no grants or loans have been made to any research establishments. My Department commissions research on contract with a number of establishments and organisations, including the Agricultural Research Council, the Natural Environment Research Council, the Sea Fish Industry Authority, food research associations, Hydraulics Research Station Ltd. and various universities.