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 Jonathan Evans (Conservative) on Wednesday, 5 March 1997 on behalf of the Welsh Office.

Welsh Office

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 establishments at the most recent date available; and how many were employed at 31st March (i) 1995, (ii) 1990, (iii) 1985 and (iv) 1980. - None. Work by food and agriculture scientists on behalf of the Welsh Office under contract of memoranda of understanding.

Answer: Dr. Strang: To ask the Secretary of State for Wales 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 Agriculture and Food Research Council and Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council establishments at the most recent date available; and how many were employed at 31 March (i) 1995, (ii) 1990, (iii) 1985 and (iv) 1980. [18029] Mr. Evans: None. Work by food and agriculture scientists on behalf of the Welsh Office is carried out under contract or memoranda of understanding.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 18029; 291 c673W
Session: 1996-97
Subjects: Agriculture Civil servants Staff Wales Research Government research establishments Agricultural and Food Research Council Welsh Office Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council Agricultural Development and Advisory Service Scientists
Contains statistics: Yes