§ Mr. Ripponasked the Minister of Education whether he is now in a position to make a statement about the Report of the Committee on Public Libraries in England and Wales.
§ Mr. Geoffrey LloydThe Report is being published today. I should like to take this opportunity of thanking the Committee, and in particular the Chairman, Sir Sydney Roberts, for the valuable work it has done. Before reaching any decision on the Committee's recommendations, I shall be asking the interested parties for their views.