Written question asked by Lord Lansley (Conservative), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 15 July 1997. It was answered by John Battle (Labour) on Tuesday, 15 July 1997 on behalf of the Department of Trade and Industry.

Dept of Trade and Industry

Question: If she will estimate the market value of the Royal Greenwich Observatory at Cambridge. - (Holding answer 10 July 1997).

Answer: Mr. Lansley: To ask the President of the Board of Trade if she will estimate the market value of the Royal Greenwich Observatory at Cambridge. [7589] Mr. Battle: [holding answer 10 July 1997]: The value of the Particle Physics and Astronomy Research Council's assets is routinely recorded for accounting purposes but because of the uncertain effect of restrictions in the lease, a true market value for the RGO could be established only by a full market test.

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