§ Mr. Fisherasked the Secretary of State for Education and Science what information he has as to the extent to which university libraries are able to secure revenue funds from private sources.
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§ Mr. BrookeThis is a matter for individual institutions, but I understand that some university libraries are finding it possible to raise private income.
§ Mr. Fisherasked the Secretary of State for Education and Science what prospects he sees for public libraries to secure funds from private sources.
§ Mr. WaldegraveI have been asked to reply.
The initiative for seeking new moneys to support the public library service rests with local library authorities. My noble Friend the Minister for the Arts welcomes cooperation between individual authorities and commercial or charitable organisations which might be of mutual benefit in promoting or supporting the public library service. There have been notable examples of success in this.