HC Deb 15 July 1964 vol 698 c234W
70. Mr. Mayhew

asked the Secretary of State for Defence when he expects a decision to be reached on future Government activities, including defence activities, in Woolwich Arsenal, as distinct from the Royal Ordnance Factory Woolwich.

Mr. Ramsden

A decision will be announced shortly.

Mr. Mayhew

asked the Secretary of State for Defence when he expects a decision to be reached about the sale of land in Woolwich Arsenal to the Central Electricity Generating Board.

Mr. Ramsden

A decision will be announced shortly.

Mr. Mayhew

asked the Secretary of State for Defence how many acres of land are held by the War Department in Woolwich Arsenal, as distinct from the Royal Ordnance Factory; and how many persons are employed on this land.

Mr. Ramsden

About 1,050 acres and about 2,300 employees.