Written question asked by Michael Meacher (Labour) on Wednesday, 7 May 2008, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Friday, 9 May 2008. It was answered by Jonathan Shaw (Labour) on Tuesday, 20 May 2008 on behalf of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.
Agriculture: Science
- Question
- To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs whether, in his role as Director of the International Assessment of Agricultural Science and Technology for Development at the Intergovernmental Plenary, the Chief Scientific Adviser is required to act independently of the UK Government.
- Answer
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The DEFRA Chief Scientific Adviser, Professor Bob Watson, is also Director of the International Assessment of Agricultural Knowledge, Science and Technology for Development (IAASTD). Professor Watson was appointed as IAASTD Director in an independent capacity and is not representing the UK Government in this role.
Secondary information
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- Written question
- Reference
- 476 c170W; 205006
- Session
- 2007-08
- Subjects
- Agriculture Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Science Government Chief Scientific Adviser
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