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Written question asked by Jacob Collier (Labour) on Monday, 20 April 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 22 April 2026. It was answered by Stephanie Peacock (Labour) on Tuesday, 28 April 2026 on behalf of the Department for Culture, Media and Sport.


Primary Education: Libraries

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what steps she is taking to facilitate library provision in every state-funded primary school.

Answer

Every Child Can will invest £132.5 million of dormant assets funding to increase disadvantaged young people’s access to enrichment opportunities in the culture, sport, and wider youth sectors. This includes a £12.5 million investment to meet our commitment to provide a library in every primary school in England by the end of this Parliament.

DCMS and the National Lottery Community Fund continue to work together to develop more of the programme’s detailed design and delivery, including which schools may be eligible for funding.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
128400
Session
2024-26
Transferred
Yes
Subjects
Libraries Primary education
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk