§ Mr. AshtonTo ask the Minister of Agriculture. Fisheries and Food what proposals he has to alter the number of persons employed by the Agricultural Development Advisory Service on research and development.
§ Mr. RyderThe outcome of my noble Friend's consultations with industry on the funding for near-market research will be an important factor in determining the future staffing levels of the Agricultural Development and Advisory Service on research and development. I shall keep the House informed of decisions taken to adapt our research facilities and staffing to the policy on near-market research.