The operation of the public mobile library service for primary schools is a matter for the various local authorities and, accordingly, it is a matter for each of them to provide a mobile library service for the schools in its area. My Department has no involvement in the operation of this service. However my Department does make a grant available to each local authority on an annual basis to enable their librarians select, purchase, and deliver books to the primary schools. The grant is based on the number of pupils enrolled in primary schools in each local authority area. The value of the grant in 2001 is £1.037 million.