HC Deb 02 June 1960 vol 624 cc145-6W
Dr. D. Johnson

asked the Minister of Education if he has yet decided whether he will undertake the general supervision of the public library service in the manner recommended by the Roberts Report.

Sir D. Eccles

The Government agree in principle with the proposal of the Roberts Committee that the Minister of Education should assume a general responsibility for the oversight of the Public Library Service. No Minister has such powers at present, but I have already announced that the Government accept the need for legislation in this field.