Public Libraries: Closures
Commons · Question 52214 · Tabled 14 May 2025 · Department for Culture, Media and Sport · Official record
Answered 21 May 2025
Question
Asked by Andrew Rosindell
To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, if she has made an assessment of the potential impact of public library closures on the (a) educational and (b) social opportunities for local residents.
Answer
Answered by Chris Bryant, 21 May 2025
All local authorities have a statutory duty to provide a comprehensive and efficient library service. Public libraries are funded by local authorities and each local authority is responsible for determining how best to meet the needs of its communities an...