Policy paper

Government response to the public consultation on the proposed abolition of the Advisory Council on Libraries

Government response to the public consultation on the proposed abolition of the Advisory Council on Libraries

This was published under the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

Applies to England

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Government response to the public consultation on the proposed abolition of the Advisory Council on Libraries

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The aim of the proposal was to abolish the ACL in part to restore proper accountability for activities funded by public money and ensure more effective delivery of public services and also to contribute to the Government’s commitment to reduce the number of public bodies.

The Government considered how to meet these aims taking account the responses to the consultation and the issues raised by them.

The issues raised in the response to the public consultation are set out in detail in the response together with the Government’s response to each aspect.

Published 18 September 2014