Patent Office and National Scientific Library (New Building) (Hansard, 19 July 1960)

HC Deb 19 July 1960 vol 627 c35W 35W

§ 94. Mr. Skeffington
asked the Minister of Works if he will give an assurance that the announcement of a cut in the capital expenditure of the Government will in no way delay or diminish the projected work on the South Bank to rehouse the Patent Office and also the National Scientific Library.

§ Lord John Hope
The earliest date by which a building contract for this scheme could be let is 1963 so it is not affected by the recent announcement regarding the next financial year. The planning and design of the building are proceeding.