HC Deb 17 July 1989 vol 157 c19
58. Mr. Fisher

To ask the Minister for the Civil Service when he last met representatives of the Civil Service unions; and what subjects were discussed.

Mr. Luce

I met members of the Council of Civil Service Unions on 27 June to discuss the future of the Civil Service Commission.

Mr. Fisher

What assurances did the Minister give the trade unions about the level of staffing at the new British library, and about the future level of staffing at our national galleries and museums?

Mr. Luce

I have not had discussions with the union leaders about the level of staffing at the British library, but hon. Gentlemen should note that the support for the British library from the taxpayers is substantial. We have committed no less than £400 million of taxpayers' money to the new British library, based at St. Pancras. The hon. Gentleman should welcome that warmly.