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2005-06 (673)
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Type
House of Commons papers
Author
British Library
Laid on
20 July 2006
Subjects
Archives; ICT; Libraries; Management; Public records; Standards; British Library
Commons Library location
CS 798
Date
20 July 2006
Reference
HC 1343 2005-06
House
House of Commons
Type
House of Commons papers
Author
North Eastern Education and Library Board
Laid on
22 June 2006
Subjects
Finance; Education; Libraries; Northern Ireland; Northern Ireland education and library boards; North Eastern Education and Library Board
Commons Library location
NICS 504 CS 214
Date
22 June 2006
Reference
HC 1148 2005-06;NIA 300/03
House
House of Commons
My Lords, out of interest, what use do we make of the Library? How many of its books have not been borrowed by anyone in the past five years?
My Lords, out of interest, what use do we make of the Library? How many of its books have not been borrowed by anyone in the past five years?
Asked by
Lord Lucas
(Conservative)
Oral questions - Supplementary
Status
Answered
Answered on
12 June 2006
My Lords, I have no idea. The House of Lords Library is very well valued. I am sure that certain books are taken out more often than others. Some of them may not rate as a cracking good read, but, nevertheless, it is important that the House maintains a library such as it has. It also has good reciprocal arrangements, as all good libraries do, with other libraries. If the noble Lord wished to find something that was not in our Library, I am sure that arrangements could be made to get it from another one.
Subjects
Law; Libraries; Publications; Supreme Court; House of Lords Library
Date
12 June 2006
Reference
683 c10-1
Chamber / Committee
House of Lords chamber
House
House of Lords
My Lords, I am glad to hear from the noble Lord the Chairman of Committees that the Library will continue its extremely useful services. I wish to raise one point with him, which is something of a hobby horse of mine. It is not his fault in any way, but the Government have still not made updated and amended versions of statutes available on the website. All that we can get is the Queen's Printer's copy, which is usually out of date and quite useless. Can the noble Lord draw the Government's attention to the importance of putting statues as amended on to the website?
My Lords, I am glad to hear from the noble Lord the Chairman of Committees that the Library will continue its extremely useful services. I wish to raise one point with him, which is something of a hobby horse of mine. It is not his fault in any way, but the Government have still not made updated and amended versions of statutes available on the website. All that we can get is the Queen's Printer's copy, which is usually out of date and quite useless. Can the noble Lord draw the Government's attention to the importance of putting statues as amended on to the website?
Asked by
Lord Goodhart
(Liberal Democrat)
Oral questions - Supplementary
Status
Answered
Answered on
12 June 2006
My Lords, as the noble Lord says, it is not really my responsibility, but the question will be noted and the Government's attention drawn to it.
Subjects
Law; Libraries; Publications; Supreme Court; House of Lords Library
Date
12 June 2006
Reference
683 c10
Chamber / Committee
House of Lords chamber
House
House of Lords
My Lords, I ask the Chairman of Committees again whether the budget for the law books will remain as it is now and be updated in line with inflation. Am I correct in thinking there is a separate budget for books used by the Law Lords and for those available to the House in general?
My Lords, I ask the Chairman of Committees again whether the budget for the law books will remain as it is now and be updated in line with inflation. Am I correct in thinking there is a separate budget for books used by the Law Lords and for those available to the House in general?
Asked by
Baroness Gardner of Parkes
(Conservative)
Oral questions - Supplementary
Status
Answered
Answered on
12 June 2006
My Lords, I am not sure if there is a separate budget. I will have to find out about it and write to the noble Baroness.
Subjects
Law; Libraries; Publications; Supreme Court; House of Lords Library
Date
12 June 2006
Reference
683 c10
Chamber / Committee
House of Lords chamber
House
House of Lords
My Lords, as the noble Lord says, it is not really my responsibility, but the question will be noted and the Government's attention drawn to it.
My Lords, as the noble Lord says, it is not really my responsibility, but the question will be noted and the Government's attention drawn to it.
Answered by
Lord Brabazon of Tara
(Non-affiliated)
Asked by
Lord Goodhart
(Liberal Democrat)
Type
Oral answers to questions
My Lords, I am glad to hear from the noble Lord the Chairman of Committees that the Library will continue its extremely useful services. I wish to raise one point with him, which is something of a hobby horse of mine. It is not his fault in any way, but the Government have still not made updated and amended versions of statutes available on the website. All that we can get is the Queen's Printer's copy, which is usually out of date and quite useless. Can the noble Lord draw the Government's attention to the importance of putting statues as amended on to the website?
Subjects
Law; Libraries; Publications; Supreme Court; House of Lords Library
Date
12 June 2006
Reference
683 c10
Chamber / Committee
House of Lords chamber
House
House of Lords
My Lords, I am not sure if there is a separate budget. I will have to find out about it and write to the noble Baroness.
My Lords, I am not sure if there is a separate budget. I will have to find out about it and write to the noble Baroness.
Answered by
Lord Brabazon of Tara
(Non-affiliated)
Asked by
Baroness Gardner of Parkes
(Conservative)
Type
Oral answers to questions
My Lords, I ask the Chairman of Committees again whether the budget for the law books will remain as it is now and be updated in line with inflation. Am I correct in thinking there is a separate budget for books used by the Law Lords and for those available to the House in general?
Subjects
Law; Libraries; Publications; Supreme Court; House of Lords Library
Date
12 June 2006
Reference
683 c10
Chamber / Committee
House of Lords chamber
House
House of Lords
My Lords, I have no idea. The House of Lords Library is very well valued. I am sure that certain books are taken out more often than others. Some of them may not rate as a cracking good read, but, nevertheless, it is important that the House maintains a library such as it has. It also has good reciprocal arrangements, as all good libraries do, with other libraries. If the noble Lord wished to find something that was not in our Library, I am sure that arrangements could be made to get it from another one.
My Lords, I have no idea. The House of Lords Library is very well valued. I am sure that certain books are taken out more often than others. Some of them may not rate as a cracking good read, but, nevertheless, it is important that the House maintains a library such as it has. It also has good reciprocal arrangements, as all good libraries do, with other libraries. If the noble Lord wished to find something that was not in our Library, I am sure that arrangements could be made to get it from another one.
Answered by
Lord Brabazon of Tara
(Non-affiliated)
Asked by
Lord Lucas
(Conservative)
Type
Oral answers to questions
My Lords, out of interest, what use do we make of the Library? How many of its books have not been borrowed by anyone in the past five years?
Subjects
Law; Libraries; Publications; Supreme Court; House of Lords Library
Date
12 June 2006
Reference
683 c10-1
Chamber / Committee
House of Lords chamber
House
House of Lords
My Lords, the establishment of the Supreme Court will have only a very minor impact on the House of Lords Library. The new Supreme Court will have its own library. In October 2003, the Information Committee agreed that duplicate copies of various text books and other materials will be transferred to the Supreme Court, along with certain periodicals that are used only by Lords of Appeal in Ordinary. The main Library collection will not be affected.
My Lords, the establishment of the Supreme Court will have only a very minor impact on the House of Lords Library. The new Supreme Court will have its own library. In October 2003, the Information Committee agreed that duplicate copies of various text books and other materials will be transferred to the Supreme Court, along with certain periodicals that are used only by Lords of Appeal in Ordinary. The main Library collection will not be affected.
Answered by
Lord Brabazon of Tara
(Non-affiliated)
Asked by
Baroness Gardner of Parkes
(Conservative)
Type
Oral answers to questions
Whether the establishment of the Supreme Court will affect the Library of the House, in particular its collection of legal books.
Subjects
Law; Libraries; Publications; Supreme Court; House of Lords Library
Date
12 June 2006
Reference
683 c9-10
Chamber / Committee
House of Lords chamber
House
House of Lords
My Lords, I thank the noble Lord the Chairman of Committees for that Answer, which is very reassuring. Will he accept from me that all Members of the House greatly value the Library as a reference place and the staff of the Library of the House? Can he confirm that the constant updating of legal books will continue after the court leaves, as I understand that there are regular republications?
My Lords, I thank the noble Lord the Chairman of Committees for that Answer, which is very reassuring. Will he accept from me that all Members of the House greatly value the Library as a reference place and the staff of the Library of the House? Can he confirm that the constant updating of legal books will continue after the court leaves, as I understand that there are regular republications?
Asked by
Baroness Gardner of Parkes
(Conservative)
Oral questions - 1st Supplementary
Status
Answered
Answered on
12 June 2006
My Lords, I am sure that the whole House values the work of the Library and particularly of its staff. After 2009, stock acquisitions will take account of the cessation of the House's judicial function. However, the Library is currently noted for its legal collections and will continue to maintain and develop those in accordance with Members' needs and wishes.
Subjects
Law; Libraries; Publications; Supreme Court; House of Lords Library
Date
12 June 2006
Reference
683 c10
Chamber / Committee
House of Lords chamber
House
House of Lords
My Lords, I am sure that the whole House values the work of the Library and particularly of its staff. After 2009, stock acquisitions will take account of the cessation of the House's judicial function. However, the Library is currently noted for its legal collections and will continue to maintain and develop those in accordance with Members' needs and wishes.
My Lords, I am sure that the whole House values the work of the Library and particularly of its staff. After 2009, stock acquisitions will take account of the cessation of the House's judicial function. However, the Library is currently noted for its legal collections and will continue to maintain and develop those in accordance with Members' needs and wishes.
Answered by
Lord Brabazon of Tara
(Non-affiliated)
Asked by
Baroness Gardner of Parkes
(Conservative)
Type
Oral answers to questions
My Lords, I thank the noble Lord the Chairman of Committees for that Answer, which is very reassuring. Will he accept from me that all Members of the House greatly value the Library as a reference place and the staff of the Library of the House? Can he confirm that the constant updating of legal books will continue after the court leaves, as I understand that there are regular republications?
Subjects
Law; Libraries; Publications; Supreme Court; House of Lords Library
Date
12 June 2006
Reference
683 c10
Chamber / Committee
House of Lords chamber
House
House of Lords
Whether the establishment of the Supreme Court will affect the Library of the House, in particular its collection of legal books.
Whether the establishment of the Supreme Court will affect the Library of the House, in particular its collection of legal books.
Asked by
Baroness Gardner of Parkes
(Conservative)
Answered by
Lord Brabazon of Tara
(Non-affiliated)
Oral questions - Lead
Status
Answered
For answer on
12 June 2006
Answered on
12 June 2006
My Lords, the establishment of the Supreme Court will have only a very minor impact on the House of Lords Library. The new Supreme Court will have its own library. In October 2003, the Information Committee agreed that duplicate copies of various text books and other materials will be transferred to the Supreme Court, along with certain periodicals that are used only by Lords of Appeal in Ordinary. The main Library collection will not be affected.
Subjects
Law; Libraries; Publications; Supreme Court; House of Lords Library
Date
12 June 2006
Reference
683 c9-10
Chamber / Committee
House of Lords chamber
House
House of Lords
Type
House of Commons papers
Author
North Eastern Education and Library Board
Laid on
18 May 2006
Subjects
Finance; Education; Libraries; Northern Ireland; Northern Ireland education and library boards; North Eastern Education and Library Board
Commons Library location
NICS 504; CS 860;Research SP 370 (416),P (NOR)
Date
18 May 2006
Reference
HC 1055 2005-06
House
House of Commons
Type
Command papers
Author
Treasury; Department for Culture, Media and Sport
Laid on
10 May 2006
Subjects
Cost effectiveness; BBC; Cultural heritage; Arts; Culture; Education; Government departments; Libraries; Management; Museums and galleries; Public expenditure; Media; Standards; Sports; Department for Culture, Media and Sport
Commons Library location
CS 214;
Date
10 May 2006
Reference
Cm 6828
House
House of Commons
To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs what discussions she has had with (a) the National Environment Research Council, (b) the Centre for Ecology and Hydrology and (c) the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry on the implications for environmental protection of the decision...
To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs what discussions she has had with (a) the National Environment Research Council, (b) the Centre for Ecology and Hydrology and (c) the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry on the implications for environmental protection of the decision...
Asked by
Peter Ainsworth
(Conservative)
Answered by
Baroness Beckett
(Labour)
Answering body
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Tabled on
16 March 2006
For answer on
21 March 2006
Answered on
28 March 2006
[holding answer 21 March 2006]: The Centre for Ecology and Hydrology is wholly owned by the Natural Environment Research Council (NERC). I have had no discussions with (a) the National Environment Research Council, (b) the Centre for Ecology and Hydrology and (c) the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry on the implications for environmental protection of the decision to withdraw funding from the Freshwater Biological Association Library and the Kritsch Collection, because decisions on the merits of the funding of specific research areas are a matter for NERC.
Subjects
Libraries; Freshwater Biological Association
Date
28 March 2006
Reference
60365; 444 c841W;444 c841W
House
House of Commons
To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what discussions he has had with (a) the National Environment Research Council and (b) the Centre for Ecology and Hydrology on their decision to withdraw funding support for the Freshwater Biological Association Library and the Kritsch Collection.
To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what discussions he has had with (a) the National Environment Research Council and (b) the Centre for Ecology and Hydrology on their decision to withdraw funding support for the Freshwater Biological Association Library and the Kritsch Collection.
Asked by
Peter Ainsworth
(Conservative)
Answered by
Barry Gardiner
(Labour)
Answering body
Department of Trade and Industry
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Tabled on
16 March 2006
For answer on
21 March 2006
Answered on
22 March 2006
[holding answer 21 March 2006]: The Centre for Ecology and Hydrology (CEH) is wholly owned by the Natural Environment Research Council (NERC). My right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry has had no discussions with either (a) NERC or (b) CEH on the Freshwater Biological Association Library and the Kritsch Collection. NERC is responsible for determining the details of how funding is allocated to specific activities.
Subjects
Libraries; Freshwater Biological Association
Date
22 March 2006
Reference
60366; 444 c387-8W;444 c387-8W
House
House of Commons
To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport what steps she is taking to ensure library services are maintained at the current level.
To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport what steps she is taking to ensure library services are maintained at the current level.
Asked by
Peter Bone
(Conservative)
Answered by
James Purnell
(Labour)
Answering body
Department for Culture, Media and Sport
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Tabled on
28 February 2006
For answer on
6 March 2006
Answered on
6 March 2006
We are seeking to encourage the best possible library services through measures like the Public Library Service Standards and the publication of Framework for the Future, the first ever national strategy document.However, ultimately, it is for the 149 library authorities in England to decide how best to deliver those services for their own communities.
Subjects
Libraries; Public libraries; Standards
Date
6 March 2006
Reference
55634; 443 c1079W;443 c1079W
House
House of Commons
To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport what the overall level of library books stocked in England was at 1 January in each of the past 10 years.
To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport what the overall level of library books stocked in England was at 1 January in each of the past 10 years.
Asked by
Mark Field
(Conservative)
Answered by
David Lammy
(Labour)
Answering body
Department for Culture, Media and Sport
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Tabled on
13 February 2006
For answer on
15 February 2006
Answered on
16 February 2006
The Public Library Statistics, published by the Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy for the past 10 financial years shows the following level of public library book stock held over the last 10 years:
| Public Library Book Stock (England) | |
| 1995–96 | 105,384,000 |
| 1996–97 | 103,305,000 |
| 1997–98 | 99,576,000 |
| 1998–99 | 98,101,000 |
| 1999–2000 | 96,644,000 |
| 2000–01 | 94,372,000 |
| 2001–02 | 92,434,000 |
| 2002–03 | 90,637,000 |
| 2003–04 | 87,091,000 |
| 2004–05 | 84,546,000 |
Subjects
Expenditure; Libraries; Publications; Public libraries
Date
16 February 2006
Reference
442 c2198-9W;442 c2198-9W; 52124
House
House of Commons
To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport how many library books have been purchased in England in each of the past 10 years.
To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport how many library books have been purchased in England in each of the past 10 years.
Asked by
Mark Field
(Conservative)
Answered by
David Lammy
(Labour)
Answering body
Department for Culture, Media and Sport
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Tabled on
13 February 2006
For answer on
15 February 2006
Answered on
16 February 2006
The Public Library Statistics, published by the Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy for the past 10 financial years shows the following level of public library book acquisitions in England over the last 10 years:
The figures show that public libraries are acquiring more books than they were 10 years ago with, as more factual and reference material becomes available on the internet, a bias towards more fiction works. There was a significant increase in acquisitions from 2002–03 onwards coinciding with the introduction of the public library standards in England.
| Public Library Books Purchased (England) | |
| 1995–96 | 9,527,757 |
| 1996–97 | 8,814,444 |
| 1997–98 | 8,503,131 |
| 1998–99 | 8,965,849 |
| 1999–2000 | 8,936,896 |
| 2000–01 | 9,184,597 |
| 2001–02 | 9,193,571 |
| 2002–03 | 9,943,280 |
| 2003–04 | 9,943,384 |
| 2004–05 | 9,931,344 |
Subjects
Expenditure; Libraries; Publications; Public libraries
Date
16 February 2006
Reference
442 c2199W;442 c2199W; 52125
House
House of Commons
To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport what steps she is taking to assist local authorities in maintaining library assets.
To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport what steps she is taking to assist local authorities in maintaining library assets.
Asked by
Mark Field
(Conservative)
Answered by
David Lammy
(Labour)
Answering body
Department for Culture, Media and Sport
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Tabled on
13 February 2006
For answer on
15 February 2006
Answered on
16 February 2006
Library assets are part of an authority's estate in the same way as any other council service. DCMS has no special funding available for maintaining such assets.Nevertheless, in recent years, around £130 million of Government PFI credits have been allocated to projects that are wholly or partly public library based. These will help to create assets of real community value.I also welcome the Big Lottery Fund's £80 million public library strand of its new community learning programme that will create new and improved libraries for local people to enjoy and to become involved with.
Subjects
Libraries; Government assistance; Local government; Publications; Public libraries
Date
16 February 2006
Reference
442 c2199-200W;442 c2199-200W; 52126
House
House of Commons