2023 No. 21

Libraries

The Public Lending Right Scheme 1982 (Commencement of Variation) Order 2023

Made

Laid before Parliament

Coming into force

The Public Lending Right Scheme 19821(“the Scheme”) was brought into force on 14th June 1982;

The Scheme has been varied2;

The Secretary of State, after consultation with representatives of authors and library authorities and of others who appear to be likely to be affected, has further varied the Scheme;

Accordingly the Secretary of State, in whom the power conferred by section 3(7) of the Public Lending Right Act 19793 is now vested4, makes the following Order in exercise of that power: