John Glen MP was Parliamentary Under Secretary of State for Arts, Heritage and Tourism. The libraries portfolio is part of that ministerial responsibility.
John Glen MP shares his thoughts on Libraries Week - and reflects on libraries he has visited around the country since starting his role.
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The DCMS Libraries team supports ministers, as they oversee and promote the improvement of local government's provision of public library services in England. It is also responsible for other library policy such as the Public Lending Right Scheme and DCMS' sponsorship of the British Library and The National Archives. On this blog, we showcase the work of public libraries and their role in supporting the government's priorities. Find out more