Libraries Debate

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Libraries

Countess of Mar Excerpts
Tuesday 7th February 2012

(12 years, 3 months ago)

Lords Chamber
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Baroness Rawlings Portrait Baroness Rawlings
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My Lords, I know that the Minister Ed Vaizey takes this very seriously indeed and we have discussed it on very many occasions. It is absolutely right that there should not be many closures, but there will be diversification, and data about the library sector are published annually by the Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy. Many local authorities are still developing and consulting on proposals, and consequently the overall picture is always changing.

Countess of Mar Portrait The Countess of Mar
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My Lords, may I recommend to the noble Baroness that she goes to Worcestershire to see its mobile library service? It also has a mobile computer service, which is absolutely excellent.

Baroness Rawlings Portrait Baroness Rawlings
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I will take the noble Baroness’s advice and try to get there. Thank you.