HC Deb 27 April 1989 vol 151 c665W
13. Mr. Foulkes

To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if he will make a statement on the current level of funding of agricultural research.

25. Mr. Battle

To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if he will make a statement on the current level of funding of agricultural research.

Mr. MacGregor

The Government expect to spend £186 million on research and development in agriculture alone in this financial year. This amply demonstrates our strong commitment to the technological underpinning of the farming industry and to public good research in this area. This does not include the additional research and development on food, fisheries and related activities.