Question follow-through · 68334

Public Libraries: Electronic Publishing

To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, if she will take steps to help support libraries to purchase e-books.

answeredDepartment for Culture, Media and Sport

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Answering body
Department for Culture, Media and Sport
Tabled
15 Jul 2025
Target answer date
21 Jul 2025
Answer
21 Jul 2025 · 6 calendar days after tabling

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Recorded timeline

  1. 15 Jul 2025

    Question tabled

    To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, if she will take steps to help support libraries to purchase e-books.

  2. 21 Jul 2025

    Target answer date

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  3. 21 Jul 2025

    Answer published

    The Public Libraries and Museums Act 1964 requires all local authorities to provide a comprehensive and efficient library service. Public libraries are funded by local authorities and each local authority is responsible for assessing the needs of their lo...

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Official data retrieved 28 Sept 2026.

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