Written question asked by Gavin Strang (Labour), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 5 March 1997. It was answered by Viscount Hailsham (Conservative) on Wednesday, 5 March 1997 on behalf of the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food.

Ministry of Agriculture Fisheries and Food

Question: How many food and agriculture scientists were employed by his Department (a) in Government funded food and science establishments, (b) on Government funded projects at ADAS establishments and (c) on Government funded projects at AFRC and BBSRC on (a) the most recent date available; and (b) 31st March, (i) 1995, (ii) 1990, (iii) 1985 and (iv) 1980. - The information requested is either unavailable or could be provided only at disproportionate cost.

Answer: Dr. Strang: To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food how many food and agriculture scientists were employed by his Department (a) in Government-funded food and science establishments, (b) on Government-funded projects at ADAS establishments and (c) on Government-funded projects at the Agricultural and Food Research Council, and the Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council on (a) the most recent date available; and (b) 31 March, (i) 1995, (ii) 1990, (iii) 1985 and (iv) 1980. [18027] Mr. Hogg: The information requested is either unavailable or could be provided only at disproportionate cost.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 18027; 291 c679W
Session: 1996-97
Subjects: Agriculture Civil servants Staff Research Government research establishments Agricultural and Food Research Council Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council Agricultural Development and Advisory Service Scientists Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food
Contains statistics: Yes