§ Mr. Goldingasked the Secretary of State for the Environment what studies have been made of the usefulness of Ordnance Survey; and whether he will make a statement.
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§ Mr. Graham PageI would refer the hon. Member to the reply given to a similar Question from my hon. Friend the Member for Southampton, Test (Mr. S. James A. Hill) on 19th February 1973. This followed a management review of the functions and activities of Ordnance Survey. Further studies of requirements for Ordnance Survey maps and services are now being started.—[Vol. 851, c.31–3.]
§ Mr. Fauldsasked the Secretary of State for the Environment if he will issue the report of the Government committee on the Ordnance Survey; and if he will give the composition of the committee.
§ Mr. Graham PageI would refer the hon. Member to the reply given to a similar Question from my hon. Friend the Member for Southampton, Test (Mr. S. James A. Hill) on the future of the Ordnance Survey on 19th February 1973. A committee carried out a management review of the Ordnance Survey but my right hon. and learned Friend does not propose to publish its report. The committee was composed of officials and in accordance with the usual practice I will not state names.—[Vol. 851, c.31–3.]