1999 No. 420

LIBRARIES

The Public Lending Right Scheme 1982 (Commencement of Variations) Order 1999

Made

Laid before Parliament

Coming into force

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

and whereas the Scheme has previously been varied2;

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

now, therefore, the Secretary of State, in exercise of the powers conferred by section 3(7) of the Public Lending Right Act 19793 and now vested in him4, hereby makes the following Order–