§ Mr. BurnsTo ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if he will list the non-departmental public bodies(a) he has abolished since 1 May 1997 and (b) he has established since 1 May 1997; and what are the planned annual running costs of those that have been established since 1 May 1997. [34831]
§ Mr. MorleyIn a News Release on 28 May 1997, my right hon. Friend announced the disbanding of the Department's nine advisory Regional Panels.
The Potato Industry Development Council (known as the British Potato Council) was established on 1 July 1997. The body, which is funded by a levy on the industry, has planned annual running costs of £1.334 million for the year ending 30 June 1998.