HC Deb 27 April 1965 vol 711 cc207-8
21. Mr. J. H. Osborn

asked the Minister of Technology if he will publish in the OFFICIAL REPORT the sections of the Department of Scientific and Industrial Research which have now been transferred to his Department; where they are now located; what is the respective number of civil servants involved; and if the transfer is complete.

Mr. Marsh

Yes, Sir.

Mr. Osborn

When will the Parliamentary Secretary be in a position to state the names of the people involved? Will he confirm that the Department of Scientific and Industrial Research no longer exists?

Mr. Marsh

As I have already said in answer to the Question, we are prepared to publish the whole position.

Mr. Osborn

Will the information that is published include the names of the principal officers?

Mr. Marsh

That is something that we will have to consider. If the hon. Member is not satisfied with what is pub- lished, he can put down a Question and pursue the matter further.

Following is the information:

The following research stations of the Department of Scientific and Industrial Research have been transferred to the Ministry of Technology:—

Station Main Location Staff (including industrial staff) in post on 1st April, 1965
Building Research Station. Garston (near Watford). 670
Fire Research Station Elstree 137
Forest Products Research Station. Princes Risborough. 175
Hydraulics Research Station. Wallingford 222
Laboratory of the Government Chemist. London 383
National Engineering Laboratory. East Kilbride 739
National Physical Laboratory (including the former National Chemical Laboratory). Teddington 1,665
Torry Research Station. Aberdeen 204
Warren Spring Laboratory. Stevenage 394
Water Pollution Research Laboratory. Stevenage 172
Total 4,761

In addition, the following staffs have been transferred:—

(a) 310 Headquarters staff located in London, responsible for the industrial functions of the Department, including servicing the stations transferred.

(b) Staffs at branch offices: Edinburgh 6; Cardiff 4; Newcastle 3.

The transfer is complete.