§ Mr. Gwynfor Evansasked the Lord President of the Council what sum has been spent on books in the Welsh language for the House of Commons Library in each of the years from 1955 to 1965.
§ Mr. CrossmanThe following sums were spent during the period in question:
The books purchased were those parts so far published of the "Dictionary of the Welsh Language". Apart from these, two other Welsh dictionaries, the "Oxford Book of Welsh Verse" and another anthology in the Welsh language were bought.
s. d. 1955 … … … 6 0 1956 … … … 58 0 1957 … … … 33 0 1958 … … … 6 0 1959 … … … 6 0 1960 … … … 12 6 1961 … … … nil 1962 … … … 25 0 1963 … … … 7 6 1964 … … … 7 6 1965 … … … 7 6
§ Mr. Colemanasked the Lord President of the Council what steps are taken to obtain books in the Welsh language for 192W the Library of the House of Commons if hon. Members request them.
§ Mr. CrossmanRequests from Members for books in the Welsh or any other language can be handed in at the counter in the Oriel Room or written in the Suggestions Book kept in A Room. Since 1951 no suggestions for books in Welsh have been made.