HC Deb 12 November 1976 vol 919 cc317-8W
Mr. Robert Taylor

asked the Secretary of State for Industry what replies he has given to any representations of the Institution of Professional Civil Servants concerning the proposed move of the Laboratory of the Government Chemist to Cumbria.

Mr. Les Huckfield

My right hon. Friend has told the Departmental Staff side of the Whitley Council, which includes representatives of the Institution of Professional Civil Servants, on 27th July 1976 that the decision to move the Laboratory of the Government Chemist to West Cumbria must stand.

Mr. Robert Taylor

asked the Secretary of State for Industry what is the estimated cost of the removal of the Labora- tory of the Government Chemist to Cumbria; and how many jobs are involved.

Mr. Les Huckfield

Until a site in West Cumbria is chosen it is not possible to give estimates of either the cost of the move or the associated savings. About 360 jobs are involved.

Mr. Sims

asked the Secretary of State for Industry what is the latest estimated cost for the transfer of the Laboratory of the Government Chemist from Waterloo to West Cumbria.

Mr. Les Huckfield

Until a site in West Cumbria is chosen it is not possible to give estimates of either cost of the move or the associated savings.