§ Mr. GUYasked the Minister of Pensions, as representing the First Commissioner of Works, whether, in view of the final approval of the plans for the extension of the National Library of Scotland by the Fine Art Commission, the National Library Trustees, and Sir Alexander Grant, any decision has been made as to the commencement of the first stage of the extension before the demolition of the existing sheriff court?
Mr. HUDSONNo, Sir, but a building programme will be arranged to meet the1760W requirements of the Trustees of the National Library, if necessary, by the commencement of a portion of the stackage accommodation before the demolition of the old Sheriff Court House.