Written Question·Department for Culture, Media and Sport·UIN 58161

Public Libraries: Sutton Coldfield

Tabled: 9 June 2025

Answered: 16 June 2025

Named Day

Question

Sir Andrew Mitchell

To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what assessment she has made of the adequacy of Birmingham City Council’s ability to provide a (a) comprehensive and (b) efficient library service in Sutton Coldfield constituency.

Answer

Chris Bryant

Public libraries are funded by local authorities and each local authority is responsible for assessing the needs of their local communities and designing a library service to meet those needs within available resources. The Public Libraries and Museums Ac...

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