§ Mr. Adam Hunterasked the Secretary of State for Education and Science if it is the practice of the British Library Research and Development Department to approach one organisation which is a potential guarantee indicating its willing- 484W ness to give a grant for a particular project while not approaching other interested bodies; and if she will make a statement.
§ Miss Margaret JacksonThe British Library's practice in financing research required in the national interest is similar to that of Government Departments. A single organisation may be approached if the amount of money involved is small or if only one organisation has the necessary qualifications.