HC Deb 20 March 1978 vol 946 cc441-2W
Mr. Pattie

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment how many properties the Government own on the original site of the British Library south of Great Russell Street in Bloomsbury;

(2) if he will give the addresses of the property the Government own on the original site of the British Library south of Great Russell Street in Bloomsbury;

(3) what is the Government's policy concerning the future of the Government-owned property on the original site of the British Library south of Great Russell Street in Bloomsbury.

Mr. Marks

104 Properties are held on the site. I will send a list of addresses to the hon. Member.

The properties will be disposed of in accordance with the normal procedure which involves first offering the properties to Government Departments and local authorities concerned: this is now being done.