§ Mr. Simsasked the Secretary of State for Trade what consultations he has held concerning the proposal to move the Laboratory of the Government Chemist to West Cumbria; whether the change of location will affect the extent to which his Department uses the Laboratory's services; and what proportion of samples sent to the Laboratory by his Department would continue to be sent there after the 146W move to the new location has been effected.
§ Mr. Clinton DavisMy Department is a small but important user of the services of the Laboratory of the Government Chemist and has been involved in discussions on the implications arising from the decision to move the laboratory to West Cumbria. The requirements of my Department are being taken into consideration in the plans being made for the move which is not expected to affect the extent of my Department's usage of the laboratory's services.