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 Marquess of Lothian (Conservative) on Wednesday, 5 March 1997 on behalf of the Northern Ireland Office.

Northern Ireland Office

Question: How many food and agriculture scientists were employed on Government funded projects at the Agriculture and Food Research Council and the Biotechnology and Biological and Science Research Council establishments by his Department on (a) the most recent date available and (b) 31st March (i) 1995, (ii) 1990, (iii) 1985 and (iv) 1980. - Department does not employ staff at either establishment.

Answer: Dr. Strang: To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland how many food and agriculture scientists were employed on Government-funded projects at the Agriculture and Food Research Council and the Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council establishments by his Department on (a) the most recent date available and (b) 31 March (i) 1995, (ii) 1990, (iii) 1985 and (iv) 1980. [18184] Mr. Ancram: The Department does not employ staff at either establishment.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 18184; 291 c661W
Session: 1996-97
Subjects: Agriculture Civil servants Northern Ireland Staff Research Government research establishments Northern Ireland Office Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council Scientists
Contains statistics: Yes