§ 76. Mr. Pitmanasked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Admiralty whether it remains the policy of Her Majesty's Government that sections of the Admiralty should be permanently stationed at Bath.
§ Mr. AllanFor some time the Admiralty has been examining all shore establishments to ensure their most efficient and economic use. In line with this general policy, the idea put forward in the debate on the Navy Estimates that inland establishments, including Bath, should move to coastal areas is being examined. Although there are obvious advantages and disadvantages in any such 89W move many complex factors are involved, especially at Bath.
I am grateful to my hon. Friend for having discussed this matter with me. I can assure him that the Admiralty are fully aware that the disadvantages associated with a move away from Bath would be formidable and that my noble Friend will give full consideration to this aspect.