PARLIAMENTARY WRITTEN QUESTION
Public Libraries: Remote Working (19 March 2020)

Question Asked

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, whats steps are being taken to keep public libraries open for people who cannot work from home.

Asked by:
Fleur Anderson (Labour)

Answer

On 23 March the Prime Minister announced new measures to lock down the United Kingdom for a minimum of three weeks, stating that libraries were among the premises that had to close immediately. People should stay at home, except to shop for basic necessities, take exercise, address medical needs, and travel to and from essential work. More information can be found at the following link:

https://www.government-online.net/the-prime-minister-announces-new-measures-to-lock-down-the-country/


Answered by:
Sir Simon Clarke (Conservative)
16 April 2020

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