HC Deb 16 December 1985 vol 89 c2W

Mr. Barry Jones asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if he proposes to advise the Agriculture and Food Research Council that it should invest in research on a broader range of crops; and if he will make a statement.

Mrs. Fenner

[pursuant to her reply, 13 December 1985]: The Agricultural and Food Research Council already studies a wide range of crops. There is close collaboration between my Department and the council in order to identify opportunities for the further development of agriculture.