§ Mr. Cashasked the Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State answering in respect of the Arts when the Minister for the Arts last made representations to a local authority in pursuit of his duties under the Public Libraries and Museums Act 1964.
§ Mr. WaldegraveMy noble Friend has not so far found it necessary to make any formal representations. The Office of Arts and Libraries on his behalf selectively monitors the provision of public library services, investigates any complaints and discusses them with the authority concerned.