Written question asked by Lord Wigley (Plaid Cymru), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 23 April 1996. It was answered by Lord Hague of Richmond (Conservative) on Tuesday, 23 April 1996 on behalf of the Welsh Office.

Welsh Office

Question: If he will discuss with the officers of the National Library of Wales the adequacy of the number of staff they can currently employ to meet their responsibilities.

Answer: Mr. Wigley: To ask the Secretary of State for Wales if he will discuss with the officers of the national library of Wales the adequacy of the number of staff it can currently employ to meet its responsibilities; and if he will make a statement.[26182] Mr. Hague: The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State, my hon. Friend the Member for Clwyd, North-West (Mr. Richards), met library officers on 27 March to review its 1996-97 operational plan, including proposed staffing. The library's grant in aid for 1996-97 includes additional funding for operation of the third library building, including provision for additional staff.

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