HC Deb 23 November 1959 vol 614 c21
36. Mr. Strauss

asked the Minister of Aviation which Royal Ordnance factories and research stations, previously under the responsibility of the Ministry of Supply, have now passed to his Department.

Mr. Sandys

As the Answer contains a list of names, I will, with permission, circulate it in the OFFICIAL REPORT.

Mr. Strauss

Is there now a complete settlement or agreement about the research stations falling within the responsibility of the right hon. Gentleman's Department and the others?

Mr. Sandys

Yes.

Following is the list: The Ministry of Aviation is now responsible for the following establishments of the former Ministry of Supply:—
  • Royal Ordnance Factory, Burghfield.
  • Royal Ordnance Factory, Cardiff.
  • Royal Aircraft Establishment, Farnborough and its outstations.
  • Royal Radar Establishment, Malvern and Pershore.
  • Aeroplane and Armament Experimental Establishment, Boscombe Down.
  • Tropical Experimental Unit, Idris, Libya.
  • Aircraft Torpedo Development Unit, Helston.
  • National Gas Turbine Establishment, Pyestock.
  • Empire Test Pilots' School, Farnborough.
  • Rocket Propulsion Establishment, Westcott.
  • Signals Research and Development Establishment, Christchurch.
  • Explosives Research and Development Establishment, Waltham Abbey and Woolwich.