HC Deb 08 April 1986 vol 95 c44W
30. Mr. Willie W. Hamilton

asked the Secretary of State for Education and Science what is his policy towards the provision of books in universities, polytechnics and colleges, in the light of the National Book League's recent publication, a copy of which hs been sent to him.

Mr. Walden

Decisions about the amount to be spent on books rest with individual universities, polytechnics and colleges, within the total funds available to them, but my right hon. Friend is concerned by the evidence that spending on books has been disproportionately reduced.