§ Dr. Roger Thomasasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department what is the latest available estimate of the cost of building a new headquarters for the Dyfed/Powys police at Carmarthen, including the cost of the building, equipment and accessories required for effective operation; and what loan charges are involved in its provision.
§ Mr. BrittanPlanning on this scheme has not yet been completed but on present information the estimated cost of the building—including fixed furniture and fittings—could be of the order of £3–8 million. It is not yet known what the cost of the communication equipment will be or what level of loan sanction will be needed by the authority.