Lords debate on unstarred question on whether HMGovt are satisfied with current levels of expenditure on books for schools, colleges, universities & libraries.

Lords debate on unstarred question on whether HMGovt are satisfied with current levels of expenditure on books for schools, colleges, universities & libraries.

In light of joint DOE & Science/University Grants Committee initiative in earmarking #3 million per annum in additional funding for university library acquisitions between 1987 & 1990, which appears to have arrested decline in university library book & journal expenditure, whether HMG will consider a similar initiative in near future...

In light of joint DOE & Science/University Grants Committee initiative in earmarking #3 million per annum in additional funding for university library acquisitions between 1987 & 1990, which appears to have arrested decline in university library book & journal expenditure, whether HMG will consider a similar initiative in near future...

What was the provision of Government funding for books at universities and polytechnics in 1979 and 1989, respectively: (a) overall, at constant prices and (b) per student, at constant prices; and what has been the average increase in the cost of such text books in this period. - (No figures...

What was the provision of Government funding for books at universities and polytechnics in 1979 and 1989, respectively: (a) overall, at constant prices and (b) per student, at constant prices; and what has been the average increase in the cost of such text books in this period. - (No figures...

What was the number of books procured for university libraries and polytechnic libraries in 1970, 1980 and 1990. - Info not collected centrally.

What was the number of books procured for university libraries and polytechnic libraries in 1970, 1980 and 1990. - Info not collected centrally.

How much universities & polytechnics have spent on books & journals & periodicals in each year since 1978-79 in cash terms & real terms, indexed so that 1978-79 = 100 - Incl table

How much universities & polytechnics have spent on books & journals & periodicals in each year since 1978-79 in cash terms & real terms, indexed so that 1978-79 = 100 - Incl table

What info Govt have on whether University Funding Council intends to continue its initiative to provide specific funds for purchase of books for university libraries after 1989-90 & it intends to extend initiative to libraries at polytechnics & institutes of higher education; whether Govt have monitored effect on library acquisitions...

What info Govt have on whether University Funding Council intends to continue its initiative to provide specific funds for purchase of books for university libraries after 1989-90 & it intends to extend initiative to libraries at polytechnics & institutes of higher education; whether Govt have monitored effect on library acquisitions...

What representations have been received about levels of funding for acquisitions in polytechnic & university libraries.

What representations have been received about levels of funding for acquisitions in polytechnic & university libraries.

To authorise release to Association of Polytechnic Teachers & National Association of Teachers in Further & Higher Education copies of consultative document on articles of govt which Sec of State has been discussing with directors of polytechnics & principals of colleges.

To authorise release to Association of Polytechnic Teachers & National Association of Teachers in Further & Higher Education copies of consultative document on articles of govt which Sec of State has been discussing with directors of polytechnics & principals of colleges.