HC Deb 03 July 1961 vol 643 c68W
22. Mr. G. M. Thomson

asked the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster what plans he has for increasing the number of titles in his scheme for low-priced university text books.

Dr. Hill

The Advisory Committee is now examining many further titles—in fact some hundreds. I expect to have the Committee's recommendations shortly.

Mr. G. M. Thomson

asked the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster how many low-priced university text books under his official scheme have now been distributed; and to what countries it is proposed to extend their distribution.

Dr. Hill

These books are being distributed through the normal trade channels, and detailed figures are not yet available. But most of the 121,500 copies produced so far have gone to India. We hope supplies may be extended to Pakistan and Ceylon, and to other countries which need them.

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