Written Question·Department for Culture, Media and Sport·UIN 55803

LGBT+ People: Publications

Tabled: 30 May 2025

Answered: 4 June 2025

Named Day

Question

Freddie van Mierlo

To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what discussions she has had with local authorities on the availability of books in public libraries which feature (a) characters, (b) storylines, (c) lives and (d) the history of the LGBTQ+ comm

Answer

Chris Bryant

The Public Libraries and Museums Act 1964 requires all local authorities to provide a comprehensive and efficient library service. Public libraries are funded by local authorities and each local authority is responsible for assessing the needs of their lo...

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