HC Deb 01 August 1956 vol 557 c154W
Mr. Ian Harvey

asked the Secretary of State for Air how much he estimates the new Air Ministry Meteorological Officea at Bracknell will cost to complete.

Mr. Birch

The buildings have not yet been designed.

Mr. Ian Harvey

asked the Secretary of Stat for Air what annual saving he estimates he will achieve by centralising the various departments of the Meteorological Office, at present established elsewhere, at Bracknell.

Mr. Birch

A saving in staff should be possible but it is too early to make a reliable estimate.