§ 13. Mr. DONALDasked whether it is the intention of the Government to introduce a short Bill applying the provisions of the Public Libraries Act, 1919, to Ireland?
§ Mr. MACPHERSONI was not aware that there was any general demand for the extension of this Act to Ireland. If, however, there is a general desire, I am quite prepared to consider a limited extension of the existing rating power.
§ Sir M. DOCKRELLIs the right hon. Gentleman aware that some Irish Libraries find it impossible to carry on owing to the rate limitation?
§ Mr. MACPHERSONI am not aware of that, but I am quite willing to consider any representations.