Jackie Ingle’s service to Street Library

That this House notes the retirement of Jackie Ingle, who after 13 years of dedicated service has been at the heart of Street’s library in Somerset; recognises the important role Jackie has played in the community, particularly through the creation of Rhyme Time sessions for children aged 0–5, which has introduced a generation of local children to the joys of reading and storytelling further notes that these free and inclusive sessions, running throughout the school holidays, have encouraged curiosity, confidence and a love of books, contributing to the improvement of reading and writing standards in Somerset, where the percentage of 11-year-olds meeting expected standards has risen; calls on the Government to provide sustainable funding for local authorities and schools to protect and support public libraries, enabling them to continue initiatives like Rhyme Time which improve educational attainment; and wishes Jackie a very happy retirement and thanks her for her exceptional service to the people of Street and the wider Somerset community.