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Written Question
Public Libraries
Monday 10th February 2025

Asked by: Baroness Sanderson of Welton (Conservative - Life peer)

Question to the Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport:

To ask His Majesty's Government whether the Department of Culture, Media and Sport intends to publish a strategy for English public libraries.

Answered by Baroness Twycross - Baroness in Waiting (HM Household) (Whip)

The Minister for Creative Industries, Arts and Tourism, Sir Chris Bryant MP, who has the policy remit for public libraries in England, has engaged with library sector organisations and leaders. They discussed the challenges in the sector and reflected on priority policy areas. He is considering their views and DCMS continues to promote the role of libraries across a range of government priorities.