Submitted on Friday 29th March 2019
Rejected on Thursday 18th April 2019
Current status: Rejected
Rejection code: no-action (see below for details)
Delete Paragraph 2 from the Public Libraries and Museums Act 1964
Local authorities have a statutory duty under the Public Libraries and Museums Act 1964 ‘to provide a comprehensive and efficient library service for all persons’ in the area that want to make use of it (section 7).
In providing this service, local authorities must, among other things:
• have regard to encouraging both adults and children to make full use of the library service (section 7(2)(b))
• lend books and other printed material free of charge for those who live, work or study in the area (section 8(3)(b))
The Secretary of State has the power to make a remedial order against a library authority following a local inquiry. Such an inquiry can be commenced either on receipt of a complaint that a local library authority is failing to carry out its statutory duties or of the Secretary of State’s own motion (section 10).
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We can't accept your petition because we aren't sure what action you would like the Government or Parliament to take.
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