§ Mr. Cartwrightasked the Secretary of State for the Environment whether consultations have been undertaken with (a) the London borough of Richmond, (b) the London borough of Southwark and (c) the Docklands Development Corporation about the possible relocation of the Laboratory of the Government Chemist; and with what results.
§ Sir George YoungAlthough preliminary consultations have taken place, the possible future relocation of the Laboratory of the Government Chemist is still under consideration.
§ Mr. Cartwrightasked the Secretary of State for the Environment what is the estimated annual maintenance cost for the existing buildings of the Laboratory of the Government Chemist.
§ Sir George YoungPending a decision about its future, maintenance expenditure in 1980–81 and 1981–82 on the Cornwall House accommodation of the Laboratory of the Government Chemist was £140,000and £73,000—estimate—respectively
Information about maintenance expenditure on other accommodation occupied by the LGC, including that shared with other users, is not readily available.