§ Dr. HarrisTo ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, pursuant to his answer of 6 December 1999,Official Report, column 349W, what restrictions were placed on contractors carrying out research projects funded by his Department in 1999 in respect of them discussing their findings with journalists (a) before and (b) after publication. [108206]
§ Ms QuinThe Department's approach to the release of research information was set out in the reply to the hon. Member on 6 December 1999,Official Report, column 349W. This approach applies equally to discussion of findings with journalists both before and after publication of results.