§ Mr. Cartwrightasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what is his estimate of the total cost of relocating Her Majesty's Stationery Office laboratory at Norwich including the cost of staff transfers.
§ Mr. HayhoeAbout £400,000.
§ Mr. Cartwrightasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer when he expects work to start on new premises in Norwich for Her Majesty's Stationery Office laboratory; when the work will be completed; and when the laboratory is expected to be fully operational in its new location.
§ Mr. HayhoeThe premises are already occupied by HMSO and work will begin within the next few weeks with the aim of making this laboratory fully operational by the autumn. The Property Services Agency has already been notified that the existing laboratory accommodation in London will be surrendered on 1 October next.