§ Mr. Geoffrey Johnson Smithasked the Secretary of State for the Environment why he is unable to estimate the cost of the plan to disperse parts of the Property 151W Services Agency from London to Tees-side.
§ Mr. MarksBecause, although the general location has been chosen, actual site boundaries have not yet been determined, soil surveys have not been completed and design work is in its earliest stages. As regards staff costs, it is not yet known what proportion of the staff will be locally recruited.