HC Deb 08 July 1986 vol 101 c129W
20. Mr. McWilliam

asked the Secretary of State for Education and Science whether he is satisfied with the level of purchasing of new books in school libraries.

65. Mr. Jack Thompson

asked the Secretary of State for Education and Science whether he is satisfied with the level of purchasing on new books in school libraries.

Mr. Terry Lewis

asked the Secretary of State for Education and Science whether he is satisfied with the level of purchasing of new books in school libraries.

Mr. Chris Patten

A survey which Her Majesty's Inspectorate conducted in 1984 of school libraries in six local education authority areas revealed a wide diversity of provision between authorities and within the same authority. The Government recognise the importance of school libraries and look to local education authorities and schools to explore ways in which the resources available can be most effectively deployed.