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 scientists were employed by his Department and each of his Department's agencies at the most recent date available; how many were in each year since 1979 on research on matters within the responsibility of the Agriculture Department; and if he will list each agency, service and central laboratory employing such scientists. - Inc fact that department has not employed scientists to work on agricultural research since 1979.

Answer: Dr. Strang: To ask the Secretary of State for Wales how many scientists were employed by his Department and each of his Department's agencies at the most recent date available; how many were in each year since 1979 on research on matters within the responsibility of the Agriculture Department; and if he will list each agency, service and central laboratory employing such scientists. [18032] Mr. Evans: The Welsh Office employs a number of scientific experts. There are no staff working in scientific grades with Cadw, Welsh Historic Monuments, the only agency for which the Department has sole responsibility. The Department has not employed scientists to work on agricultural research matters since 1979.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 18032; 291 c673-4W
Session: 1996-97
Subjects: Agriculture Civil servants Finance Staff Wales Research Welsh Office Scientists
Contains statistics: Yes