Written Question·Department for Culture, Media and Sport·UIN 52214

Public Libraries: Closures

Tabled: 14 May 2025
Answered: 21 May 2025

Question

Andrew Rosindell

Reform UK — Romford

To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, if she has made an assessment of the potential impact of public library closures on the (a) educational and (b) social opportunities for local residents.

Answer

Chris Bryant
All local authorities have a statutory duty to provide a comprehensive and efficient library service. Public libraries are funded by local authorities and each local authority is responsible for determining how best to meet the needs of its communities an...
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