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Written question asked by Baroness Clark of Calton (Labour), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 23 June 1997. It was answered by Mark Fisher (Labour) on Monday, 23 June 1997 on behalf of the Department of National Heritage.


Dept of National Heritage

Question
Statement on what plans he has to increase the availability of public library services. (Failed OPQ).
Answer

Dr. Lynda Clark: To ask the Secretary of State for National Heritage what plans he has to increase the availability of public library services. [3098] Mr. Fisher: The Government is committed to developing the public library service as an essential part of an informed and educated society. The harnessing of new technology will play a vital part in this. I have therefore asked the Library and Information Commission to report on how public libraries can respond effectively to the challenge of new information and communication technology. Its report is due at the end of July.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
3098; 296 c372W;296 c374W
Session
1997-98
Question not reached
Yes
Subjects
ICT Public libraries Telecommunications Library and Information Commission