HC Deb 16 February 1998 vol 306 cc449-50W
15. Mr. Jim Cunningham

To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport what plans he has to encourage the use of libraries by children. [27599]

Mr. Fisher

It is very important that children are introduced to the wealth of information available in libraries at an early age. This is primarily the responsibility of local library authorities, but the Government have role in establishing the framework for the delivery of public library services. My Department therefore requires all library authorities to report on their services to children in their Annual Library Plans.

21. Ms Beverley Hughes

To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport what plans he has to encourage use of information technology in libraries. [27605]

Mr. Fisher

I refer my hon. Friend to the reply I gave earlier today to my hon. Friend the Member for Luton, South (Ms Moran).