§ 89. Mr. Eyreasked the Minister of Public Building and Works how many acres of land have been purchased by his Department in connection with the development of the British Museum Library in Bloomsbury and at what cost; and if he will give a breakdown of the year by year purchases of such land.
§ Mr. MellishAbout 3½ acres at a cost of just over £2 million by voluntary agreement. The annual rate of acquisition was:
1952 76,000 1961 886,000 1963 290,000 1964 303,000 1965 377,000 1966 68,000 1967 76,000