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 Democrat — Yeovil
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 MurrayThe 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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