HC Deb 18 July 1985 vol 83 c275W
21. Mr. Strang

asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what further representations he has received about the effects of the planned cut in the funding of agricultural research and advice.

Mr. Jopling

Following the reply which I gave to my hon. Friend the Member for Penrith and the Border (Mr. Maclean) on 24 May, my officials are now consulting all sectors of the industry on the future funding of agricultural research and development.

Mr. Kirkwood

asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what recent representations he has received on the proposals to reduce funding available for research, development and advisory services to the agriculture industry.

Mr. Jopling

I refer the hon. Member to the reply I gave to the hon. Member for Edinburgh, East (Mr. Strang) earlier today.