HC Deb 18 October 1990 vol 177 c912W
41. Mr. Tom Clarke

To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what weight he accords to scientific evidence in reaching his Ministerial decisions.

63. Mr. Andrew Smith

To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what weight he accords to scientific evidence in reaching his Ministerial decisions.

Mr. Gummer

The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food is a science-based department. Our policies rest on are guided by scientific knowledge and advice. For example, policies on food safety, the environment, animal health and welfare, and fish stock management, all depend heavily on scientific input.

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