§ 31. Ms MoranTo ask the Secretary of State for Education and Employment if he will make a statement on his objectives for the National Year of Reading; and if he will make a statement. [24212]
§ Mr. ByersThe National Year of Reading starts in September 1998. The aim of the Year is to transform the nations' s attitude to reading. The Secretary of State today launched the logo for the year and guidance on the planning of local activities around the country. Tomorrow I will host a National Year of Reading conference involving local authorities, major publishers and booksellers, librarians, the media, special needs groups and literacy organisations.