HC Deb 26 February 1986 vol 92 cc547-8W
Mr. John

asked the Secretary of State of State for Northern Ireland if he will state the cost of plant breeding rights and national list testing in Northern Ireland; and if he will distinguish therein between administrative and operational costs.

Dr. Boyson

Estimated expenditure by the Department of Agriculture for Northern Ireland on plant breeders rights in 1985–86 is £128,000, of which administrative expenses are £16,000; for national list testing the figures are £107,000 and £17,000 respectively.