Whether it is aware of any plans to merge school libraries with public libraries.

Answered Asked by Ken Macintosh Lab Lodged 27 Apr 2010

The question

To ask the Scottish Executive whether it is aware of any plans to merge school libraries with public libraries.

The answer

Answered by Keith Brown on 12 May 2010 · 15 days after it was lodged, on time

Library services, whether public or school, are a matter for the local authorities, who must comply with Section 163 (2) of the Local Government (Scotland) Act 1973, which places a duty on local authorities to made adequate provision for library services within their area.
The Scottish Government does not collect specific details on plans for school or public libraries.

In the Official Report

No contribution in the Official Report cites S3W-33398 by reference.