§ Mr. Ron BrownTo ask the Secretary of State for Scotland what recent representations he has received from trades unions about the future of East Craigs seed testing station, Edinburgh; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Michael ForsythThe Scottish branch of the Institution of Professional Civil Servants formally submitted comments on the report on "The Plant Variety Testing and Seed Certification Systems in the United Kingdom" on 18 July. These comments will be fully taken into account by the agriculture Ministers in deciding on their response to the many recommendations contained in the report.