ANNIVERSARY OF THE BRITISH LIBRARY

Early day motion 1824, tabled 17 June 2008 by Lord Foster of Bath (Liberal Democrat). Signed by 75 members.

That this House notes that 25th June marks the 10th anniversary of the Royal opening of the British Library's flagship building at St Pancras, London; acknowledges the value of this world-class cultural institution as a critical resource for United Kingdom research, underpinning business, enterprise and the knowledge econony; recognises the Library's role in addressing the challenges of providing access to the world's digital knowledge; and commends a programme of events celebrating 10 years at St Pancras.

Signatures by party: Labour 34, Liberal Democrat 23, Conservative 13, DUP 3, Independent 1, UKIP 1.