§ 21. Mr. Michael Footasked the Minister of Housing and Local Government the most recent date on which a proposal for rebuilding the Plymouth Library was turned down by Her Majesty's Government; the cost involved; and the grounds for the Government's decision.
§ Mr. H. MacmillanA scheme, estimated to cost £33,000, was turned down on 19th October, 1951, seven days before I took office, because it would have used building resources which are needed for more essential work.
§ Mr. FootWill the right hon. Gentleman consult with the Under-Secretary on this matter, because I think the Under-Secretary was misinformed on the subject, and probably the Minister is misinformed as well? Will he tell us whether he will be prepared to grant these licences now if, in fact, the steel can be secured from the old buildings amongst the blitzed parts?
§ Mr. MacmillanThe hon. Gentleman is rather pressing at an open door, for I am not, either by inclination or interest, allergic to libraries.