HC Deb 09 December 1988 vol 143 c379W
Dr. David Clark

To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food how many people have been employed in the Atomic Energy (Unit C) section of his Ministry in each of the last 10 years; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Ryder

The information requested is as follows:

Number
1978–83 3 or 4
1984 6
1985 8
1986 9
1987 14
1988 16

I am satisfied that Unit C of the Ministry's food science division, now known as the food safety (radiation) unit, has been adequately staffed to carry out its duties throughout this period.