Written question asked by Cameron Thomas (Liberal Democrat) on Thursday, 4 June 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 8 June 2026. It was answered by Ian Murray (Labour) on Thursday, 11 June 2026 on behalf of the Department for Culture, Media and Sport.

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Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what steps her Department is taking to support traditional stained glass window making.

Answer

The Government is committed to supporting heritage crafts such as stained glass window making. The Department for Culture, Media and Sport is having discussions with Skills England, the Department for Education and the Department for Work and Pensions to ensure heritage-specific occupations are considered in the Growth and Skills Levy.

DCMS is in discussions with Skills England on ways to support training pathways, such as the Level 4 Stained Glass Craftsperson apprenticeship. Additionally, stained glass painting and making has been submitted to the UK’s new living heritage inventory, which if approved will provide formal recognition and aid in safeguarding this traditional skill.

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Type: Written question
Reference: 7095
Session: 2026-27
Subjects: Glass Crafts Windows
Link: View this Written question on www.parliament.uk

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