Dr. ThomasTo ask the Secretary of State for Wales how many applications have been made by district councils in Wales, which are not library authorities, for an order under subsection (2) of clause 207 of the Local Government Act 1972, to operate library services.
§ Mr. Wyn RobertsA total of 15 district councils in Wales, which were not then library authorities, made application under this provision in the period before its expiry on 1 April 1974.
Dr. ThomasTo ask the Secretary of State for Wales whether he intends to amend section 207 of the Local Government Act 1972, in respect of the provision of library services in Wales.
§ Mr. Wyn RobertsMy right hon. Friend has no present intention of doing so.