HC Deb 24 June 1930 vol 240 c970
57. Mr. WHITE

asked the Financial Secretary to the Treasury to what extent copies of the report of the Simon Commission are available in municipal reference libraries?

Mr. PETHICK-LAWRENCE

I am afraid that I have no information on this subject. As the hon. Member is no doubt aware, public free libraries maintained out of the rates may obtain copies of Government publications at one-half the published price.

Mr. WHITE

In view of the importance of this matter and in view of the relatively high price, will the hon. Gentleman circularise the public libraries and call attention to the importance of providing an adequate number of copies?