HC Deb 20 July 1994 vol 247 c254W
Dr. Strang

To ask the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster what was the total number of scientists employed by the Agriculture and Food Research Council(a) for 1979 and (b) at present.

Mr. Waldegrave

The number of scientists employed by the Agricultural and Food Research Council in 1979 was 3,417. As at 31 March 1994, the number was 2,025.