Research and Development Budget

HC Deb 30 November 1988 vol 142 cc237-8W

Mr. Macdonald

To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what representations he has received concerning the cuts in the research and development budget.

Mr. Andrew Smith

To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what representations he has received concerning the cuts in the research and development budget.

Mr. Beith

To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what representations he has received concerning public funding for research in horticulture.

Mr. Ryder

Following discussions with Ministers and officials, industry organisations were asked for their considered responses by the end of October to our proposals for withdrawal of Government funding for near market R and D. So far, about 60 have been received, together with correspondence from other organisations and individuals.