HC Deb 21 June 1949 vol 466 c5W
Mr. Swingler

asked the Financial Secretary to the Treasury how many of the books received by His Majesty's Stationery Office from the Service Departments since V.E.-Day have been sold direct to public libraries; and what opportunities have been given to public librarians to acquire these books.

Mr. Glenvil Hall

24,000. Lists of surplus books have been sent to 300 local authorities; in addition 135 of the more important libraries have been approached directly.