NATIONAL LIBRARIES DAY

Early day motion 1028, tabled 30 January 2014 by Alex Cunningham (Labour). Signed by 68 members.

That this House recognises that public library services are an essential part of communities across the country; welcomes the role they play in providing access to learning for millions of people and how they serve as a hub for local people; notes the importance of the professional expertise and skills of library staff in delivering a quality service; further recognises that libraries best benefit our society when they are well-funded and supported through strong national leadership; and joins in celebrating the importance of the work of public libraries across the UK as part of National Libraries Day on Saturday 8 February 2014.

Signatures by party: Labour 40, Conservative 8, Liberal Democrat 7, DUP 5, Social Democratic and Labour Party 3, Independent 2, Alliance 1, Green 1, Plaid Cymru 1.