§ Mr. Sean HughesTo ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what discussions he has had with the food industry about the future funding of research and development in food.
§ Mr. Donald ThompsonMy right hon. Friend the Minister met representatives of the food industry to discuss future funding of the R and D on food on 24 and 25 February and my noble Friend the Parliamentary Secretary is shortly to hold further discussions with the food sector.