HC Deb 31 January 1977 vol 925 c78W
Mr. Gwynfor Evans

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs how much of the £52.5 millions spent by the British Council this year was spent on the overseas libraries.

Mr. Luard

The Council's estimated budget for 1976–77 is £36.6 million. In addition to this it will spend some £25 million as an agent for other bodies. It is estimated that it will spend £4.7 million on overseas libraries this year including running costs, staff, and the acquisition of books and periodicals.