The Member raises a very good point actually, because one of the key strengths of the national library is the exemplary level of skills in digitisation that is so apparent at the Aberystwyth library. In terms of visitor numbers, I wish to see an increase in both online visitors and visitors to the actual library itself. The advantage of online visitors is that they can be used to push up the income that can be generated through the purchase of digital archives. That is proving to be one of the primary areas of growth in activities for the national library.

In terms of driving up visitors to the actual library itself, I do believe that the outreach work, in terms of education, has a magnificent effect on schools and colleges and universities, but it would be advantageous for more people to visit the library, not just because it is a unique and magnificent place, but also because commercial activities of libraries, through sales of goods purchased, is incredibly important in terms of the revenue that it raises.