HC Deb 14 March 1985 vol 75 cc264-5W
32. Mr. Alan Howarth

asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what plans he has to ensure that his Department gives adequate support to programmes of research which are in the national interest.

Mr. Jopling

In determining research priorities Agriculture Ministers and the Agricultural and Food Research Council are advised by the Priorities Board for Research and Development in Agriculture and Food. In addition to the funds provided by the Exchequer to support the research programme we shall be encouraging industry to make a greater contribution towards the research and development from which it benefits.