P-05-1137 Call for fair funding for the National Library of Wales by the Welsh Government

This petition was submitted by Sue Jones-Davies, having collected a total of 14,338 signatures.

Text of Petition:

We call for fair funding by the Welsh Government to the National Library of Wales, one of the world’s great libraries, a repository of the historic, artistic and intellectual treasures of Wales. With no increased support from Welsh Government, 30 jobs are to be cut and services seriously curtailed. Freedom, prosperity and the development of society and individuals are fundamental human values, attained by well-informed citizens with unlimited access to thought, culture and information.

Additional Information:

To ensure that the National Library of Wales continues with delivering comprehensive services to all, we ask the Welsh Government to increase its financial support, ensuring that it remains a gateway to knowledge, providing lifelong learning. Libraries cannot be expected to generate their own income in the same way as businesses.

Senedd Constituency and Region

· Ceredigion

· Mid and West Wales