HC Deb 27 March 1991 vol 188 c476W
Dr. David Clark

To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, further to his answer to the hon. Member for South Shields of 21 March, if he will list the sources and amounts of funding of Horticulture Research International; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Gummer

Horticulture Research International is funded by its annual research commissions with the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, grant in aid from the Agricultural and Food Research Council, and research contracts with a range of customers including the United Kingdom horticulture industry. In 1991–92 this funding is expected to amount to some £12.7 million, £3.0 million, and £2.9 million respectively.