HC Deb 29 June 1988 vol 136 cc253-4W
Mr. Corbyn

To ask the Minister for the Arts what studies have been undertaken by his Department concerning the use of library charging methods in New Zealand, the Federal Republic of Germany and the United States of America; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Luce

I have obtained information about the public library book rental subscription scheme run by some library authorities in New Zealand and the United States. Some West German library authorities charge for their normal book lending services, but I am not aware that any provide a premium book subscription scheme.