Written question asked by Margaret Moran (Labour) on Thursday, 15 January 1998, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 29 January 1998. It was answered by Stephen Byers (Labour) on Thursday, 29 January 1998 on behalf of the Department for Education and Employment.

Dept for Education and Employment

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Employment, If he will comment on his objectives for the National Year of Reading. (Failed OPQ).

Answer: Ms Moran: To 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. Byers: The 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.

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