Written question asked by Gavin Strang (Labour), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 10 March 1997. It was answered by Raymond Robertson (Conservative) on Monday, 10 March 1997 on behalf of the Scottish Office.

Scottish Office

Question: How many food and agriculture scientists were employed in Government funded food and science establishments by his Department on (a) the most recent date available and (b) 31st March (i) 1995, (ii) 1990, (iii) 1985 and (iv) 1980. - (Holding answer 5 March 1997).

Answer: Dr. Strang: To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland how many food and agriculture scientists were employed in Government-funded food and science establishments by his Department on (a) the most recent date available and (b) 31 March (i) 1995, (ii) 1990, (iii) 1985 and (iv) 1980. [18178] Mr. Raymond S. Robertson: [holding answer 5 March 1997]: The Scottish Office currently employs 86 scientists at the Scottish Agricultural Science Agency and 159 scientists in the fisheries research services. They work in a wide range of scientific areas, including food and agriculture. Information for the earlier years is no longer held centrally.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 18178; 292 c66-7W
Session: 1996-97
Subjects: Agriculture Civil servants Staff Research Scottish Office Government research establishments Scientists Scottish Agricultural Science Agency Fisheries Research Services
Contains statistics: Yes