§ Mrs. ClwydTo ask the Secretary of State for Wales (1) what resources will be available to the new local authorities in Wales to carry out their statutory duty under the Public Libraries and Museums Act 1964 to provide a comprehensive and efficient library service;
(2) what plans will be made to facilitate joint arrangements between the new local authorities to enable them to carry out their statutory responsibilities in relation to public libraries.
§ Sir Wyn RobertsI refer the hon. Member to the reply given to the hon. Member for Ogmore (Mr. Powell) on 21 March at column73.