§ Mr. Simsasked the Secretary of State for Prices and Consumer Protection what consultations he has held concerning the proposal to move the Laboratory of the Government Chemist to West Cumbria; whether the change of location will affect the extent to which his Department uses the Laboratory's services; and what proportion of samples sent to the Laboratory by his Department would continue to be sent there after the move to the new location has been effected.
§ Mr. John FraserMy Department has been consulted by the laboratory about the proposed move to West Cumbria. There is no apparent reason why this should affect the continuation of the services which the laboratory currently provides relating to the safety of consumer goods coming within my field of responsibility.