Can I delete iPhoto Library now I use Photo for iCloud?

Hi,
Had a look around for the answer but I cannot find it.
My MBP is running low on HD space, can i delete the old iPhoto Library now i am storing them all on the cloud with photo?
Thanks for your help in advance.
Stelios

Very good point, once they take it out of BETA then in theory it would be ok?
Will also be saving a local backup also so im not relying on icloud fully.

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