§ Mr. CousinsTo ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what grants have been made to the national collections of industrial and marine bacteria in each year since 1988; what grant is proposed to be made for 1993–94; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. CurryUnder a five-year agreement made in 1988, this Department has made the following contributions towards the work of the National Collections of Industrial and Marine Bacteria (NCIMB) Ltd: 535W
£ January-March 1988 39,897 1988–89 142,983 1989–90 154,100 1990–91 167,708 1991–92 184,279 1992–93 197–325 The possibility of providing further support for an additional year is currently under consideration.