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Written question asked by Chris Bryant (Labour) on Tuesday, 3 February 2015, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 5 February 2015. It was answered by Helen Grant (Conservative) on Wednesday, 11 February 2015 on behalf of the Department for Culture, Media and Sport.


Leisure: Children

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what assessment he has made of the effectiveness of early intervention in promoting (a) reading, (b) arts participation, (c) sports participation and (d) experiencing the arts.

Answer

This Government has demonstrated via our music and cultural education programme as well as public funding via the Arts Council and Sport England, its belief in the importance of giving children the enriching experiences they need at a young age in arts, culture and sport. These programmes develop knowledge and passion that spark a love of arts and sport to last a lifetime.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
223128
Session
2014-15
Subjects
Children Arts Reading Sports
Link
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