Written Question·Department for Culture, Media and Sport·UIN 113326

Public Libraries: Rural Areas

Tabled: 12 February 2026
Answered: 27 February 2026

Question

Adam Dance

Liberal DemocratYeovil

To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what steps she is taking with Cabinet colleagues to help increase access to libraries in rural areas with limited transport links.

Answer

Ian Murray
The Public Libraries and Museums Act 1964 requires all local authorities in England to provide a comprehensive and efficient library service. Each local authority is responsible for assessing the needs of their local communities and designing a library se...

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