Administration and Research (Departmental Offices) (Hansard, 3 March 1969)

HC Deb 03 March 1969 vol 779 c50W 50W

§ Mr. Hooley
asked the Postmaster-General what proposals are being considered at present for moving sections of the administration or research activities of his Department from the London area to other parts of England or Wales within the next five years, or for establishing new centres of administration or research outside the London area within the next five years.

§ Mr. Stonehouse
The moves foreseen and approximate numbers of jobs involved are:

To Martlesham, Suffolk. 2,000 (Research Department).

To Colchester 600 (Eastern Regional Directorates).

To Swindon 500 (Supplies Department Headquarters).

To Durham 400 (Department of National Savings).

To Chesterfield 150 (Postal Finance Department).

Various smaller moves and new establishments. 250

3,900

To Martlesham, Suffolk.	2,000	(Research Department).
To Colchester	600	(Eastern Regional Directorates).
To Swindon	500	(Supplies Department Headquarters).
To Durham	400	(Department of National Savings).
To Chesterfield	150	(Postal Finance Department).
Various smaller moves and new establishments.	250
	3,900