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Written question asked by Baroness Nicholson of Winterbourne (Conservative) on Thursday, 18 June 2026, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 2 July 2026. It was answered by Baroness Twycross (Labour) on Thursday, 2 July 2026 on behalf of the Department for Culture, Media and Sport.

Cultural Heritage: Lead

Question

To ask His Majesty's Government, further to the Written Answer by Baroness Sherlock on 15 June (HL504), what plans they have to provide further support to those working in the heritage arts and craft sector.

Answer

Heritage skills, such as in stained glass, are an important part of our country’s heritage. The Government is investing significantly in apprenticeships through the Growth and Skills Levy, and in arts and heritage capital projects during this Parliament with nearly £200m of new funding over four years to support heritage.

This capital investment will support the pipeline of heritage construction projects and provide training and career opportunities in heritage skills. The Heritage Minister convened skills roundtables with the sector to encourage and support their commitment to building a sustainable skills pipeline.

DCMS is in discussions with Skills England, the Department for Education and the Department for Work and Pensions to consider how the Growth and Skills Levy continues to support heritage-specific occupations.

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.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL1111
Session
2026-27
Related items
Blood: Lead
Monday, 15 June 2026
Written questions
House of Lords
Grouped for answer
Yes
Subjects
Cultural heritage Blood Employment Health and safety Lead Crafts
Link
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