HC Deb 13 March 1919 vol 113 c1454
31. Major BARKER

asked the President of the Local Government Board whether, having regard to the increasing habit of reading among the general population, he will consider an amendment of the law enabling local authorities to spend more than the amount of the present limited library rate?

Mr. PRATT (Lord of the Treasury)

The suggestion of the hon. and gallant Member will be borne in mind when legislation on the subject of public libraries is being undertaken.