§ 63. Sir SAMUEL CHAPMANasked the First Commissioner of Works if he can now make any further statement with reference to the proposed building for the National Library of Scotland?
§ The FIRST COMMISSIONER OF WORKS (Mr. Ormsby-Gore)After consideration of the recommendation of the Selection Committee appointed for the purpose, I have invited Mr. Reginald Fairlie to act as architect for the building, and I am glad to be able to say that Mr. Fairlie has intimated his acceptance.
§ Mr. GUYMay I ask whether the architect appointed will have under his consideration the question of the provision of temporary stackage pending the demolition of the existing sheriff court?
§ Mr. ORMSBY-GOREI do not think so.