§ Sir Fergus MontgomeryTo ask the Lord President of the Council when the Library facilities in I Derby Gate will be available for hon. Members and their staff; what services they will provide; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. MacGregorI have been asked as Chairman of the Services Committee to inform Members that the new Library facilities established in 1 Derby Gate, at the northern end of the phase I building, will open on Monday 17 June at 10 am. Leaflets explaining the effects of the move and the facilities available thereafter are to be sent to every Member and will also be available in the Library.
The move will begin during the spring recess. As a consequence service from the Norman Shaw branch library will cease at 4.30 pm on Friday 24 May. Because of the need to relocate equipment there will be no Library facilities available for Members' staff for a period of 14 working days thereafter, except for those with category 9B passes who will retain their usual right of access to the Members' Library.
During the move, services in the Oriel and Reference Rooms will continue unaffected. Representatives from the international affairs and research sections will be available in room A, while representatives from the statistical section will attend in room C.
The move will enable the research sections to be brought together in Derby Gate and will allow improvements to be made in the service provided in the Members' Library. From autumn 1991 the Library will also have its own video viewing room in the North Curtain area, which will contain facilities for individuals and groups.
111WFull details of the move and its consequences are contained in the Library's leaflet.