Cultural Organisations (Mid Scotland and Fife)

Part of the debate – in the Scottish Parliament at on 30 September 2021.

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Photo of Murdo Fraser Murdo Fraser Conservative

According to a recent report, the number of people who are using the eight open libraries in Perth and Kinross fell by two thirds during the most recent period, which is perhaps not surprising because of the issues with Covid. What more might the Scottish Government do to encourage people to go back to using libraries in order to support that important local resource, and to make it clear that libraries are safe? Will she reassure us that Perth and Kinross Council, and indeed other councils in the area, will not see any reduction in funding because of the fall in the number of people using local libraries?