HC Deb 14 February 1989 vol 147 c158W
Mr. Colvin

To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what is his definition of near market research in respect of the agriculture industry.

Mr. Ryder

Near market research is research which offers the prospect of commercial application or exploitation, whether as a product, process or system, within a short enough timescale to justify investment by industry.

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