Royal Aircraft Establishment, Bedford

HC Deb 18 March 1969 vol 780 c60W

Mr. Brian Parkyn

asked the Minister of Technology what proportion of the work carried out at the Royal Aircraft Establishment, Bedford, is devoted to civil aircraft research.

Mr. J. P. W. Mallalieu

Since a significant proportion of the research work undertaken at the Royal Aircraft Establishment applies both to civil and military aircraft, allocation between the two categories cannot be precise. However, it is considered that approximately 40 per cent. of the research work undertaken at R.A.E., Bedford, can be regarded as in support of civil aviation.

Mr. Brian Parkyn

asked the Minister of Technology what are the computer resources available at the Royal Aircraft Establishment, Bedford.

Mr. Fowler

There is one general-purpose computer at the Royal Aircraft Establishment, Bedford, and three smaller computers built into specialised equipment. In addition, two general-purpose computers situated at R.A.E., Farnborough, are available for use by the scientists at R.A.E., Bedford.