HC Deb 08 July 1969 vol 786 cc214-5W
35. Mr. Conlan

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer on what circumstances he based the decision to locate the Inland Revenue Computer Centre for the eastern counties at Washington; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Taverne

Washington was selected because it both met the operational requirements of the Inland Revenue and was the best place in the South Tyneside area from the regional planning point of view.