§ 34. Mr. Meadowcroftasked the Minister for the Arts if he will make a statement on the future of the Fawcett library.
§ Mr. LuceThe Fawcett library is in the charge of the City of London polytechnic, and thus falls within the field of responsibility of my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Education and Science. Nevertheless, with my broader co-ordinating responsibility for libraries, I hope that the recent appeal for funds by the Fawcett library trust will be successful.
§ Mr. MeadowcroftI am grateful to the Minister, especially for the second part of his answer. Given that those who are endeavouring to support the Fawcett library believe it to be an important part of our heritage, is the Minister prepared to receive a delegation that includes myself and others associated with the library's future?
§ Mr. LuceAs I do not have the authority to give funds direct to such libraries, I suggest that the trust should go direct to the British Library or the National Heritage Memorial Fund. Both those bodies might be suitable for a particular appeal.