Public Lending Right

HC Deb 15 December 1980 vol 996 c5W

Mr. Faulds

asked the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster how he intends to proceed about bringing into operation the public lending right.

Mr. St. John-Stevas

The Public Lending Right Act 1979 requires me to prepare a scheme for the administration of PLR, subject to the approval of Parliament. Early in the new year, as soon as the draft scheme is complete, I expect to have final consultations and then to lay the scheme before both Houses. The registrar will be appointed during 1981 with a view to bringing public lending right into operation in the 1982–83 financial year.

Mr. Faulds

asked the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster when he intends to appoint the registrar to run the public lending right scheme.

Mr. St. John-Stevas

During the first half of 1981.