HC Deb 08 May 1956 vol 552 cc1007-8
42 and 43. Mr. Skeffington

asked the Minister of Works (1) at what date it is proposed to start the construction of the new wing to house the Insecticide Section of the Pest Infestation Laboratory of the Department of Scientific and Industrial Research at Slough;

(2) when it is proposed to provide, in addition to the provision being made for the Insecticide Section, new buildings for the Pest Infestation Laboratory of the Department of Scientific and Industrial Research at Slough.

Mr. Buchan-Hepburn

Tenders for the new Insecticide Laboratory have been received and a contract will be let shortly; building will begin as soon as possible thereafter. No date has been fixed for the erection of new buildings for other sections of the Pest Infestation Laboratory.

Mr. Skeffington

Is the Minister aware of the appallingly cramped conditions under which the staff are working at this site in doing work which will probably save the country millions of pounds? Will he try to get a move on?

Mr. Buchan-Hepburn

It is hoped that the erection of the Insecticide Laboratory will begin very shortly.