§ Mr. GapesTo ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, pursuant to his answer of 5 March,Official Report, column 313, on genetic diversity in plants, if he will make it his policy to reduce the initial registration fee for a plant variety from £800 to £100, and the annual fee from £400 to £25.
§ Mr. CurryNational Listing fees vary depending on the species and function concerned, and the cost of the work involved. Fees are reviewed annually in consultation with the industry and every effort is made to keep fees as low as possible.