§ Mr. Malcolm BruceTo ask the Secretary of State for National Heritage what public spending was spent on libraries in 1995–96; and what was the figure in1980–81. [22722]
§ Mr. SproatIt is estimated that total expenditure on public libraries in England in 1995–96 will be £640.94 million. The figure in 1980–81 was £263.02 million.