Written question asked by Earl Russell (Liberal Democrat), in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Monday, 12 January 1998. It was answered by Lord McIntosh of Haringey (Labour) on Monday, 12 January 1998.

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McIntosh of Haringey, Lord

Question

What is the British Library's budget for the purchase of manuscript collections for the financial year 1998-99. - Inc fact that allocation of the British Library's resources is a matter for the British Library Board and is currently reviewing its budgets for 1998-99, including its acquisitions budget.

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Secondary information

Type

Written question

Reference

584 c137WA

Session

1997-98

Subjects

Central government Grants Libraries British Library Manuscripts

Contains statistics

Yes