§ Mr. Geraint HowellsTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence how many defence research establishments and bases there are in Wales; and what is the purpose of each and the number of people employed in each establishment.
§ Mr. Kenneth CarlisleThere are 14 major defence research establishments and bases in Wales. As at 31 December 1990, the total number of service personnel and civilians employed in these establishments and at other locations in the Principality was 5,256 and 5,549 respectively. Of the former, 45 were Royal Navy, 40 Army and 4,805 Royal Air Force.