Written question asked by Peter Atkinson (Conservative), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 6 March 1997. It was answered by Lord Boswell of Aynho (Conservative) on Thursday, 6 March 1997 on behalf of the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food.

Ministry of Agriculture Fisheries and Food

Question: What assessment he has made of the advantages of the privatisation of ADAS. - Inc figs.

Answer: Mr. Peter Atkinson: To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what assessment he has made of the advantages of the privatisation of ADAS. [17553] Mr. Boswell: The privatisation of ADAS will realise some £23.5 million for the taxpayer. ADAS's work for MAFF and the Welsh office is now on a sound contractual basis and future liabilities on Government have been minimised. ADAS will be free to develop its business in response to customer demand.

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