Public Libraries: Rural Areas
Commons · Question 114285 · Tabled 20 Feb 2026 · Department for Culture, Media and Sport · Official record
Answered 2 Mar 2026
Question
Asked by Lee Anderson
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
Answered by Ian Murray, 2 Mar 2026
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...