Written question asked by Baroness David (Labour), in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 25 July 1991. It was answered by Baroness Blatch (Conservative) on Thursday, 25 July 1991.

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Written question

Question

In light of joint DOE & Science/University Grants Committee initiative in earmarking #3 million per annum in additional funding for university library acquisitions between 1987 & 1990, which appears to have arrested decline in university library book & journal expenditure, whether HMG will consider a similar initiative in near future both with the UFC & the PCFC.

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Secondary information

Type

Written question

Reference

531 c81-2WA

Session

1990-91

Subjects

Finance Education Libraries Higher education Publications Polytechnics Universities Polytechnics and Colleges Funding Council Universities Funding Council