Public Libraries
Commons · Question 12405 · Tabled 23 Jun 2026 · Department for Culture, Media and Sport · Official record
Answered 1 Jul 2026
Question
Asked by Maya Ellis
To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what support is available to local authorities to maintain public library services.
Answer
Answered by Ian Murray, 1 Jul 2026
Each local authority is responsible for assessing the needs of their local communities and designing a library service to meet those needs within their available resources. Core funding for libraries is through the Local Government Finance Settlement. In ...