Written question asked by Anne Campbell (Labour), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 26 March 1996. It was answered by Lord Hague of Richmond (Conservative) on Tuesday, 26 March 1996 on behalf of the Welsh Office.

Welsh Office

Question: Which former public sector research establishments in his Department have been privatised since 1979; and which public sector research establishments in his Department are currently undergoing reviews with a view to placing them in the private sector.

Answer: Mrs. Anne Campbell: To ask the Secretary of State for Wales which former public sector research establishments in his Department have been privatised since 1979; and which public sector research establishments in his Department are currently undergoing reviews with a view to placing them in the private sector.[21950] Mr. Hague: No former public sector research establishments in my Department have been privatised since 1979. The research and development activities of ADAS, an executive agency owned jointly by MAFF and the Welsh Office, are currently undergoing a prior options review to determine their future status.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 21950; 274 c522W
Session: 1995-96
Subjects: Government departments Privatisation Government research establishments Welsh Office