HC Deb 15 July 1969 vol 787 cc83-4W
Mr. Brian Parkyn

asked the Minister of Technology how many times during the past five years the Royal Aircraft Establishment, Bedford, has been open to the public.

Mr. Fowler

None, to the general public. Frequent visits are made, by arrangement, by professional bodies and institutes, Service units, schools, clubs, and others.

Mr. Brian Parkyn

asked the Minister of Technology how many hours on average each day the gas turbine power plant is operating at the Royal Aircraft Establishment, Bedford.

Mr. Fowler

An average of 3.1 hours each working day during the financial year 1968–69.