HC Deb 25 July 1988 vol 138 c96W
Mr. Nicholas Bennett

To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food whether the efficiency scrutiny review of the Agricultural Development and Advisory Service has been completed; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Donald Thompson

No such review is being undertaken but as explained in the reply of 26 May to the hon. Member for South Shields (Dr. Clark) at column261 a review of the first year's experience of the Agricultural Development and Advisory Service charging is currently being undertaken by senior officials.