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Written question asked by Charles Clarke (Labour) on Tuesday, 17 March 1998, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 25 March 1998. It was answered by Lord Rooker (Labour) on Wednesday, 25 March 1998 on behalf of the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food.


Ministry of Agriculture Fisheries and Food

Question
To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, pursuant to his Answer of 11th March, 308 c255W, if he will comment on the distinction between fee earning and other scientists. - (Holding answer 20 March 1998).
Answer

Mr. Charles Clarke: To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, pursuant to his answer of 11 March 1998, Official Report, column 255, if he will make a statement on the distinction between fee earning and other scientists. [35545] Mr. Rooker: [holding answer 20 March 1998]: The majority of Central Science Laboratory staff are fee-earning in that they work on funded scientific contracts. A number of other scientists are employed in management roles and support functions.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
35545; 309 c188W
Session
1997-98
Subjects
Contracts Costs Civil service Employment Staff Central Science Laboratory Scientists