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Written question asked by Cheryl Gillan (Conservative), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 14 July 1997. It was answered by John Battle (Labour) on Monday, 14 July 1997 on behalf of the Department of Trade and Industry.


Dept of Trade and Industry

Question
If she will list the representations the Minister for Science and Technology received from honourable Members on the proposed closure of the Royal Greenwich Observatory in Cambridge prior to the closure announcement; and if she will publish those representations.
Answer

Mrs. Gillan: To ask the President of the Board of Trade if she will list the representations the Minister for Science, Energy and Industry received from hon. Members on the proposed closure of the Royal Greenwich Observatory in Cambridge prior to the closure announcement; and if she will publish those representations. [8472] Mr. Battle: It is for hon. Members to publicise their approaches to me, should they wish to do so.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
8472; 298 c70W
Session
1997-98
Subjects
Optical equipment Royal Observatory Greenwich