HL Deb 18 June 1984 vol 453 c139WA
Baroness David

asked Her Majesty's Government:

How many local library authorities made real cuts in book funds between 1978– 79 and 1981– 82 and the extent of these cuts, and when these cuts are likely to be restored.

The Earl of Gowrie

Since there is no index which precisely measures changes in the price of books bought by public libraries these figures are not available.