Public Libraries and Museums Act 1964 (Amendment) Bill

A Bill to amend the Public Libraries and Museums Act 1964 to broaden the scope of the general duty of library authorities so as to include a duty to provide related cultural facilities alongside the library service; and for connected purposes.

Originating House

House of Commons

Sponsor

Alison McGovernLabour (Co-op)

Last Updated

1 May 2012

In Plain English

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This bill would amend the Public Libraries and Museums Act 1964 to require library authorities to provide not just library services but also related cultural facilities. It broadens the general duty to include these cultural facilities alongside libraries. It is currently at the second reading stage in the House of Commons.

Key Points

Broadens the general duty of library authorities to include the provision of related cultural facilities alongside library services.
Amends the Public Libraries and Museums Act 1964 to formalise this expanded duty.
Introduced in the House of Commons as a Commons-originating Private Members’ Bill, sponsored by Alison McGovern (Labour Co‑op).
Currently at the second reading stage in the House of Commons; no further progress is recorded in the available information.

Progress

The bill is at the second reading stage in the House of Commons and originated in the Commons.

Who is affected?

Library authorities (local councils)Local authority staff in libraries and museumsLibrary users and the general publicMuseums, galleries and other related cultural facilitiesEducational and community groups relying on library and cultural servicesCultural organisations that partner with libraries

Generated 21 February 2026

Updates & Documents

News (1)

News - Public Libraries and Museums Act 1964 (Amendment)

1 Jan 1970

The Bill failed to complete its passage through Parliament before the end of the session. This means the Bill will make no further progress.

Documents (1)

Bill 118 2010-12 (as introduced)

BillCommons

25 May 2011

Parliamentary Votes (0)

No recorded votes for this bill yet.

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