§ Mr. Ridleyasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer if he will list the orders for computers which have been placed during the first six months of 1965 in which the expenditure of public money is involved, showing the purchasers and suppliers in each case.
§ Mr. DiamondFollowing is the list of computers purchased for office and scientific purposes in Government Departments from 1st January to 30th June, 1965:
of Portland stone in the construction of substantial public buildings.
§ Mr. BoydenThe Ministry specifies the use of Portland stone on suitable public buildings for which it is responsible. Whilst the Ministry actively 121W encourages general measures to increase efficiency and economy in the construction industry as a whole, it would not be appropriate to influence other authorities in the choice of particular materials.