HC Deb 30 November 1967 vol 755 c143W
18. Mr. St. John-Stevas

asked the Secretary of State for Education and Science whether he will now make a statement of Government policy on the future of the library at the British Museum.

Mr. Gordon Walker

The functions and organisation of the British Museum Library together with those of other national libraries are to be considered by the Committee which I am setting up under the chairmanship of Dr. F. S. Dainton.

Mrs. Lena Jeger

asked the Secretary of State for Education and Science what proposals he has for relieving overcrowding at the British Museum, for providing for improved display and for further amenities for the staff and public.

Miss Jennie Lee

I refer my hon. Friend to my reply to her on this subject today.