To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport when he plans to publish the Charteris review on Wirral libraries; and if he will make a statement. (301215)

We are currently considering evidence relating to the Wirral Inquiry in accordance with the Public Libraries (Inquiries Procedure) Rules 1992. We will announce a decision shortly, and we will publish the report undertaken by Sue Charteris at the same time as the decision.