Written Question·Department for Culture, Media and Sport·UIN 61578
Public Libraries: Closures
Tabled: 20 June 2025
Answered: 30 June 2025
Question
Gareth Snell
Labour (Co-op) — Stoke-on-Trent Central
To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what assessment she has made with Cabinet colleagues of the potential impact of closures of (a) libraries and (b) other cultural spaces on the availability of early years services.
Answer
Chris BryantLocal authorities have a statutory duty to provide a comprehensive and efficient library service.Public libraries significantly contribute to early childhood development by offering a variety of events like storytimes, rhymetimes, and craft sessions. Thes...
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