UK Minister for Horticulture and R&D Lord Whitty today [Friday] launched a consulation following the completion of an independent economic evaluation of the Apple and Pear Research Council (APRC).


Carried out by the University of Reading, the evaluation’s principle recommendation is that ‘the functions of the APRC and the Horticultural Development Council (HDC) should be merged’.


The evaluation will be used to inform the statutory (quinquennial) review of the APRC and, in particular, considerations of such a merger.


The report of the economic evaluation is now available by clicking here.


Industry and stakeholder organisations are being consulted on the report and its conclusions and recommendations. Should individuals wish to comment they can do so to one of the following:
  

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The closing date for receipt of comments is 27 June 2002.

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