COMMONS

Library Closures

The Culture, Media and Sport Committee has concluded its inquiry into Library Closures and published its report.

Report

The Committee's report on Library Closures was published on 6 November 2012 as the Third Report of Session 2012-13, HC 587.

Written evidence has been published.

Government response

The Government's Response (Cm 8535) was published in January 2013.

News

Select Committee Inquiries

Select Committees carry out inquiries on areas ranging from the work of government departments to economic affairs. The results of these inquiries are public and many require a response from the government.

Stages of an inquiry

Most, but not all, Select Committee inquiries are conducted as follows:

  • Written evidence called for
  • Oral evidence sessions held
  • Report published
  • Response published

Not all inquiries result in a Report