Written Question·Department for Culture, Media and Sport·UIN 114285
Public Libraries: Rural Areas
Tabled: 20 February 2026
Answered: 2 March 2026
Question
Lee Anderson
Reform UK — Ashfield
To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what steps her Department is taking to ensure people in rural communities can access library services.
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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