§ Mr. Fisherasked the Under-Secretary of State answering in respect of the Arts what information the Minister for the Arts has on the existing level of private investment in new services in public libraries.
§ Mr. WaldegraveInformation on private investment in new services is not collected centrally. The initiative for seeking additional new moneys to support the public library service rests with local library authorities.
§ Mr. Fisherasked the Under-Secretary of State answering in respect of the Arts what information the Minister for the Arts has on the existing level of private sponsorship for public libraries.
§ Mr. WaldegraveInformation on private sponsorship for public libraries is not collected centrally. 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 co-operation between local authorities and private interests with a view to securing additional new funds to support the public library service.