§ Dr. David ClarkTo ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what estimates or figures he has for additional funds from industry and non-governmental agencies being available for near market research for 1987–88 and 1988–89.
§ Mr. RyderMy Department does not collect figures on total Research and Development expenditure by the agriculture and food industries. Private sector expenditure at public sector research and development agencies covering these sectors was £10.8 million in 1987–88 and £12.6 million in 1988–89.