§ Mr. Swinglerasked 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 Hall24,000. Lists of surplus books have been sent to 300 local authorities; in addition 135 of the more important libraries have been approached directly.