Catalogue description British Potato Council: Research and Development Committee: Minutes and Papers

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Title: British Potato Council: Research and Development Committee: Minutes and Papers
Description:

This series contains the minutes, papers and agendas of the British Potato Council's Research and Development Committee.
Date: 1997-2008
Held by: The National Archives, Kew
Legal status: Public Record(s)
Language: English
Creator:

British Potato Council, 1997-
Physical description: 34 file(s)
Access conditions: Open
Immediate source of acquisition:

in 2011 British Potato Council
Accruals: No further accruals expected.
Administrative / biographical background:

The Research and Development Committee's aim was to expand the work of the British Potato Council in the research and development field:

  • to develop the research and development strategy following industry wide consultation,
  • to commission research projects in line with industry requirements and within agreed budgets,
  • to encourage and monitor the uptake of research results.

Its membership includes five Council members, including the Chairman (as an ex officio member), one non-Council member nominated by the Seed Sector Group, and six members nominated by industry. Scientific representatives from Defra and the Scottish Executive Environment and Rural Affairs Department (SEERAD) are invited members of the Committee.

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