Dr. Arpad Pusztai (Hansard, 12 March 1999)

§ Mr. Baker
To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland if he will investigate the circumstances surrounding Dr. Arpad Pusztai's departure from his post at the Rowett Research Institute; and if he will make a statement. [69825]

§ Mr. Macdonald
[holding answer 8 February 1999]: The departure of Dr. Pusztai was entirely a matter for the Rowett Research Institute as his employers.
From 1 July 1999, this will be a matter for the Scottish Parliament.

§ Mr. Alan Simpson
To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland what involvement his Office had in discussions leading to the retirement of Dr. Arpad Pusztai from the Rowett Institute. [70048]

§ Mr. Macdonald
[holding answer 15 February 1999]: The Scottish Office had no involvement in the decision on Dr. Pusztai's retirement. This was entirely a matter for the Rowett Research Institute. The Director of the Rowett Research Institute kept The Scottish Office in touch with the situation.
From 1 July 1999, this will be a matter for the Scottish Parliament.