asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food when he will introduce legislation for the formation of the new educational advisory research board which is to replace ACOT and AFT; if he will give some indication of the financial structures of the proposed board; the functions and the financial cost of the board; if he will give a breakdown of the qualifications of the personnel to be employed including the chief executive; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
Written Answers. - Proposed Agricultural Board.
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I will be introducing legislation to establish a new authority for the agriculture and food industry in the near future. The function and structure of the new body will be set out in the provisions of the Bill.