HC Deb 03 March 1993 vol 220 c165W
Mr. Alex Carlile

To ask the Secretary of State for Wales how many public libraries have been open and operational in Wales in each year since 1979; and if he will make a statement.

Sir Wyn Roberts

The number of public library service points, which include mobile libraries, provision in hospitals and residential houses etc, as well as public library buildings are:

Number
1979–80 807
1980–81 923
1981–82 966
1982–83 948
1983–84 968
1984–85 1,005
1985–86 978
1986–87 1,156
1987–88 1,218
1988–89 1,242
1989–90 1,267
1990–91 1,318
1991–92 1,386

Source: The Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy Public Library Statistoics.

I am pleased to note the steady increase in the number of library service points in Wales.

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