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Thu 14th Jun 2012

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Debate between Baroness Rawlings and Baroness Butler-Sloss
Thursday 14th June 2012

(12 years, 5 months ago)

Lords Chamber
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The noble Lord, Lord Borrie, makes a very valid point. The terms “comprehensive and efficient” are not defined in the 1964 Act. However, broadly speaking, the Act requires local authorities to provide free of charge access for people who live, work or study in the area to borrow or refer to books, printed materials and pictures in line with their needs and requirements.