§ Mr. D. E. Thomasasked the Secretary of State for Wales how he discharges his departmental responsibilities in respect of library policy in Wales; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. John Stradling ThomasThe Library and Information Services Council, Wales, serves to advise my right hon. Friend on all matters connected with the provision or use of library facilities in Wales. The services of a professional library adviser are available to the Welsh Office, and we are currently considering how best such professional input might be strengthened.
§ Mr. D. E. Thomasasked the Secretary of State for Wales if he will publish in the Official Report details of the total spending on library services in Wales, both nationally and locally, in each year since his Department assumed responsibility for these services.
§ Mr. John Stradling ThomasThis information is contained in the annual "Public Library Statistics" published by the Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy, copies of which are in the library.