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 Raymond Robertson (Conservative) on Wednesday, 5 March 1997 on behalf of the Scottish Office.

Scottish Office

Question: How many food and agriculture scientists were employed on Government funded projects at ADAS establishments by his Department on (a) the most recent date available and (b) 31st March (i) 1995, (ii) 1990, (iii) 1985 and (iv) 1980.

Answer: Dr. Strang: To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland how many food and agriculture scientists were employed on Government-funded projects at ADAS establishments by his Department on (a) the most recent date available and (b) 31 March (i) 1995, (ii) 1990, (iii) 1985 and (iv) 1980. [18179] Mr. Raymond S. Robertson: On 1 March 1997, there were no food and agriculture scientists employed on Scottish Office-funded projects in ADAS establishments. On 31 March 1995, one part-time scientist was employed on a Scottish Office-funded project at ADAS. Data in respect of earlier years is no longer held centrally.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 18179; 291 c652W
Session: 1996-97
Subjects: Agriculture Civil servants Staff Scotland Research Scottish Office Government research establishments Agricultural Development and Advisory Service Scientists
Contains statistics: Yes