§ Dr. CableTo ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what is his Department's planned spending on research broken down by category in(a) 1999–2000, (b) 2001–02 and (c) 2002–03; and what was the actual spending in 1998–99. [83472]
§ Mr. RookerOur outturn spend on research and development in 1998–99 is estimated at £125 million. Following the Comprehensive Spending Review, we are examining the R and D programme spend for 1999–2000 to 2001–02 in the light of our new policy aim and objectives. An announcement will be made in due course.
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