HL Deb 24 July 1996 vol 574 cc144-6WA
Lord Rodney

asked Her Majesty's Government:

When they will make an announcement about the prior options review of the Rowett Research Institute.

The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State, Scottish Office (The Earl of Lindsay)

The Government's response to the report of the multidepartmental efficiency scrutiny of public sector research establishments announced a series of prior option reviews. As part of this series the Scottish Office Agriculture, Environment and Fisheries Department will conduct a prior options review of the Rowett Research Institute.

The review will address whether the research conducted at the Rowett continues to be needed, whether it requires public funding, the relationship of the Rowett to others working in similar or related areas of science and the potential for privatisation or rationalisation.

I would welcome comments from interested parties. They should be sent by 30th September to:

  • Mrs. B. McGee
  • The Scottish Office Agriculture, Environment and Fisheries Department
  • Pentland House
  • 47 Robb's Loan
  • EDINBURGH EH14 1TY.