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I share a love of poetry with my dad, which is why I was delighted to host an event yesterday to spread the word about a free initiative that he is involved in, and I am grateful to you, Madam Deputy Speaker, for dropping in. Poetry Together brings children and...
I share a love of poetry with my dad, which is why I was delighted to host an event yesterday to spread the word about a free initiative that he is involved in, and I am grateful to you, Madam Deputy Speaker, for dropping in. Poetry Together brings children and...
It seems like a timely opportunity for the hon. Member to seek a debate on those matters, given what is coming up. I pay tribute to her and her father for the initiative and the work that they are doing. It is so important that we have ways of tackling...
It seems like a timely opportunity for the hon. Member to seek a debate on those matters, given what is coming up. I pay tribute to her and her father for the initiative and the work that they are doing. It is so important that we have ways of tackling...
That this House congratulates Logan Grimes on winning the Glasgow City Council Lord Provost’s Poetry Prize 2025, an annual poetry competition which celebrates the literacy talent of young people across the city; understands that Logan is a former pupil at St Clare’s Primary School, Drumchapel and currently attends St Thomas Aquinas Secondary School, Jordanhill, both within Glasgow West constituency; recognises that the competition invited Primary 7 pupils in schools across Glasgow to write poems sharing their experiences and perspectives of Glasgow, with this year’s theme, Glasgow, my city experiences, reflecting the city’s 850th anniversary; notes that over seven hundred poems were received and judged by the Lord Provost, the city’s poet laureate Jim Carruth, and senior officers from Education Scotland; further notes that Logan’s poem stood out for its creativity, use of Scots language, and vivid portrayal of life in Glasgow; commends Logan on this impressive achievement and congratulates the other four finalists on their success in the competition as well as all those who submitted an entry to the competition, with judges noting the creativity and passion displayed by all of the young people who took part; and thanks the Lord Provost of Glasgow for hosting the poetry competition which developed literacy skills and encouraged imagination across the city.
That this House congratulates Logan Grimes on winning the Glasgow City Council Lord Provost’s Poetry Prize 2025, an annual poetry competition which celebrates the literacy talent of young people across the city; understands that Logan is a former pupil at St Clare’s Primary School, Drumchapel and currently attends St Thomas...
I am honoured to be called after the right hon. Member for Salisbury (John Glen). I thank the Leader of the House for mentioning Young Carers Action Day, which was yesterday. The hon. Member for Mid Sussex (Alison Bennett) and I took an open-top bus tour with some young carers...
I am honoured to be called after the right hon. Member for Salisbury (John Glen). I thank the Leader of the House for mentioning Young Carers Action Day, which was yesterday. The hon. Member for Mid Sussex (Alison Bennett) and I took an open-top bus tour with some young carers...
Absolutely, I join my hon. Friend in congratulating Danielle on writing an award-winning poem and all the young carers in his constituency and beyond. I heard on the radio this morning that AI thinks it can now do creative writing for all of us, but I am sure it cannot...
Absolutely, I join my hon. Friend in congratulating Danielle on writing an award-winning poem and all the young carers in his constituency and beyond. I heard on the radio this morning that AI thinks it can now do creative writing for all of us, but I am sure it cannot...
To ask His Majesty's Government what steps they are taking to promote poetry in public institutions and cultural programmes.
To ask His Majesty's Government what steps they are taking to promote poetry in public institutions and cultural programmes.
After 14 years of indifference and cultural vandalism, this government is committed to making sure that arts and cultural activities will no longer be the preserve of a privileged few.
The Department for Culture and Media and Sport, via its Arms Length body, Arts Council England (ACE) plays an important role in promoting poetry, primarily through its grants and support for arts institutions, festivals, and individual practitioners.
For example, ACE supports the Poetry Society who promote poetry through innovative education and commissioning programmes, performances, readings and competitions for all ages across the country. The Ledbury Poetry festival, also supported by ACE, brings together world leading poets to read, debate and share their work during its main programme over two weeks in the summer, and continues throughout the year with projects that involve local schools and hundreds of local people through its community projects.
Additionally, as the national development agency for libraries in England, ACE also supports public libraries through funding, advocacy and collaboration. Public libraries promote poetry by encouraging reader development and helping to inspire, educate, support and entertain people of all ages and backgrounds.
To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, with reference to Government grants statistics 2020 to 2021, published on 31 March 2022, what assessment her Department has made of the effectiveness of the Poetry Society - Poet Laureate 2021 Fund.
To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, with reference to Government grants statistics 2020 to 2021, published on 31 March 2022, what assessment her Department has made of the effectiveness of the Poetry Society - Poet Laureate 2021 Fund.
The Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) sets objectives for grant funding when designing grant schemes and allocates funding in accordance with those objectives. The department and its public bodies deliver all grant funding with regard to the Government Functional Standard GovS 015: Grants.
DCMS provides the Poetry Society with an annual grant to support the work of the Poet Laureate. This grant is paid in arrears and is up to £13,100 per annum (and can be increased by up to the rate of RPIX for each financial year). Five per cent of this grant is taken by the Poetry Society to cover the cost of hosting the role, including administration costs. The remaining 95 per cent goes to the individual nominated by the Poet Laureate to fulfil a part-time support role to assist with the large volume of public enquiries and administration. To ensure that this grant is used effectively to support the work of the Poet Laureate, the Poetry Society provides DCMS with regular updates on the activity of the support role.
The Poetry Society is a National Portfolio Organisation and therefore also receives regular annual funding from Arts Council England. ACE monitors the outputs of all national portfolio organisations throughout the funding period to ensure they deliver their agreed plans and activity.
That this House commends and applauds the dynamism of Mr Tom Hubbard, the inaugural post-holder of librarian of the Scottish Poetry Library, academic, author and poet, for his broad range of authorship exploring and demonstrating his love for Scotland, Scottish issues and Scottish literature; appreciates that although now retired, Mr Hubbard continues in his efforts to pay homage to the arts across the Langtoun o' Kirkcaldy where he resides; recognises that as an active member of the community he attends local events to perform his poetry encouraging upcoming and seasoned artists, and lovers of the arts, to embrace their passion for creative expression, storytelling and technical proficiency; and celebrates his efforts to encourage citizens across diverse communities to engage in the dynamic sphere of Scottish arts and literature.
That this House commends and applauds the dynamism of Mr Tom Hubbard, the inaugural post-holder of librarian of the Scottish Poetry Library, academic, author and poet, for his broad range of authorship exploring and demonstrating his love for Scotland, Scottish issues and Scottish literature; appreciates that although now retired, Mr...
To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what steps he is taking to support poetry teaching in (a) primary and (b) secondary schools.
To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what steps he is taking to support poetry teaching in (a) primary and (b) secondary schools.
Education is a devolved matter, and the response outlines the information for England only.
Poetry is prominent in the national curriculum for English at key stages 1, 2, 3 and 4. At different stages of their education, students should have opportunities to: develop pleasure in reading and discussing poetry, learn poetry by heart and write their own poetry. As part of the English Literature GCSE, students are taught to read and appreciate the depth and power of the English literary heritage, including studying poetry written since 1789.
The department funds an initiative called Poetry by Heart which helps to develop and support inspiring poetry teaching in schools, and to motivate pupils and teachers to explore our rich literary heritage: http://www.poetrybyheart.org.uk/. Pupils choose poems from the online anthology covering 1,000 years of poetry and recite these in school-based competitions. A national final was held in Shakespeare’s Globe in June 2022 and was open to pupils in key stages 2, 3, 4 and 5.
To ask the Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, pursuant to the Answer of 19 November 2020 to Question 114761, if he will release ownership of the original manuscript of the work of Lord Alfred Douglas entitled In Excelsis, written during his time in jail and held...
To ask the Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, pursuant to the Answer of 19 November 2020 to Question 114761, if he will release ownership of the original manuscript of the work of Lord Alfred Douglas entitled In Excelsis, written during his time in jail and held...
The notebook which contains “In Excelsis” was issued by the Governor of Wormwood Scrubs prison to Lord Alfred Douglas while he was in custody there in 1924. As such the notebook was then, and is now, property of the Crown. As a Public Record in line with the provisions of the Public Records Act 1958, it is permanently preserved as a public record at The National Archives and it would not be appropriate to de-accession it.
To ask the Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, if he will release the original manuscript of the work of Lord Alfred Douglas entitled In Excelsis, written during his time in jail and held in the Public Records Office.
To ask the Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, if he will release the original manuscript of the work of Lord Alfred Douglas entitled In Excelsis, written during his time in jail and held in the Public Records Office.
The original text of ‘In Excelsis’ by Lord Alfred Douglas (file reference EXT 11/75) has been available to the general public for viewing under supervision at The National Archives since 27 November 1997.
The National Archives’ reading room service is currently suspended, in line with the new national restrictions in England, although it continues to provide access to its collections and a range of services online.
That this House welcomes the fact that in March Tyneside cinema is hosting a retrospective of Tony Harrison's film poems and encourages further such retrospectives; recognises that Leeds-born poet Tony Harrison, son of Florrie Horner and baker Harry Ashton Harrison and recipient of the Whitbread Prize for Literature, the European Prize for Literature, the David Cohen Prize for Literature, the PEN Pinter Prize and someone who ruled himself out, on principle, from becoming Poet Laureate and was proud to accept The Leeds Award, not only made poetry his job but became one of the greatest poets in history; notes the incredible range of his poetic work from poems in a myriad of forms including sequences of sonnets to translations, plays, film poems and librettos; admires his life-long quest for a public poetry and his commitment to use his poetic craft to give a hearing to the working-class and victims of war and genocide; believes that establishment criticism of his long poem V, including the 1987 Early Day Motion entitled Television Obscenity, itself showed why that poem, one of the greatest of the 20th century was so necessary and important; believes that his 1998 film poem Prometheus is fit to be ranked alongside the work of Aeschylus and Shelley on the same subject and should be made available as widely as possible; and recognises that throughout his life he has always written, and spoken, for the people.
That this House welcomes the fact that in March Tyneside cinema is hosting a retrospective of Tony Harrison's film poems and encourages further such retrospectives; recognises that Leeds-born poet Tony Harrison, son of Florrie Horner and baker Harry Ashton Harrison and recipient of the Whitbread Prize for Literature, the European...
That this House congratulates Bridgeton Burns Club on its 150th anniversary; notes its exemplary contribution to the promotion of Scottish culture and poetry in the East End of Glasgow; appreciates that it has encouraged the knowledge and cultivation of Scottish literature for 150 years in line with its founding principles; notes that the Club has achieved these aims through its annual school burns competitions and fund for the arts which supports gifted young people in Glasgow's East End to study art, music or literature; understands that the Club will be celebrated in a civic reception at Glasgow City Chambers; and hopes that the Club will continue going from strength to strength in the years to come.
That this House congratulates Bridgeton Burns Club on its 150th anniversary; notes its exemplary contribution to the promotion of Scottish culture and poetry in the East End of Glasgow; appreciates that it has encouraged the knowledge and cultivation of Scottish literature for 150 years in line with its founding principles;...
To ask the Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, what steps were taken by his Department to mark World Poetry Day on 21 March 2018.
To ask the Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, what steps were taken by his Department to mark World Poetry Day on 21 March 2018.
The Government is committed to making sure that everyone has the opportunity to experience and participate in all forms of arts and culture including poetry. We continue to support organisations such as the Poetry School and the Poetry Society who aim to promote the recognition and appreciation of poetry. The Poetry Society will have received over £1 million in funding between 2015 and 2018, to help it continue to represent British poetry both nationally and internationally.
A range of events were held across the country to celebrate World Poetry Day on 21 March. For example, Redbridge Library held an open mic session; Brighton & Hove City Libraries tweeted its staffâs favourite poems on the day and Brighton Dome hosted the Emergency Poet and the Poetry Ambulance in Jubilee Square. To provide ongoing support to poetry, Arts Council England has recently given a substantial grant to The Poetry Business to support poets at every stage of their development. This includes a partnership with Poet Laureate Carol Ann Duffy, who has selected leading emerging poets for promotion under the âLaureates Choiceâ banner.
To ask the Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, what part he plans his Department to play in events celebrating World Poetry Day.
To ask the Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, what part he plans his Department to play in events celebrating World Poetry Day.
The Government is committed to making sure that everyone has the opportunity to experience and participate in all forms of arts and culture including poetry. We continue to support organisations such as the Poetry School and the Poetry Society who aim to promote the recognition and appreciation of poetry. The Poetry Society will have received over £1 million in funding between 2015 and 2018, to help it continue to represent British poetry both nationally and internationally.
A range of events were held across the country to celebrate World Poetry Day on 21 March. For example, Redbridge Library held an open mic session; Brighton & Hove City Libraries tweeted its staffâs favourite poems on the day and Brighton Dome hosted the Emergency Poet and the Poetry Ambulance in Jubilee Square. To provide ongoing support to poetry, Arts Council England has recently given a substantial grant to The Poetry Business to support poets at every stage of their development. This includes a partnership with Poet Laureate Carol Ann Duffy, who has selected leading emerging poets for promotion under the âLaureates Choiceâ banner.
My Lords, I begin by declaring an interest as a trustee of the Imperial War Museum and a member of the council of the Royal College of Music, and by thanking all noble Lords who have taken the time to join in this debate today.
There have been some remarkable acts...
My Lords, I begin by declaring an interest as a trustee of the Imperial War Museum and a member of the council of the Royal College of Music, and by thanking all noble Lords who have taken the time to join in this debate today.
There have been some remarkable acts...
My Lords, I most sincerely thank the noble Lord, Lord Black, for obtaining this debate and for his insightful and meaningful remarks.
I liked the reference to John Singer Sargent’s “Gassed”. It is a frightening, huge canvas, with much detail. I suggest that the noble Lord also considers the pendant to...
My Lords, I most sincerely thank the noble Lord, Lord Black, for obtaining this debate and for his insightful and meaningful remarks.
I liked the reference to John Singer Sargent’s “Gassed”. It is a frightening, huge canvas, with much detail. I suggest that the noble Lord also considers the pendant to...
My Lords, I congratulate the noble Lord, Lord Black, for securing this debate. The regiment in which my family served during the First World War was the Royal Welch Fusiliers, the headquarters of which were at Wrexham and which was known as the literary regiment. Robert Graves joined the regiment...
My Lords, I congratulate the noble Lord, Lord Black, for securing this debate. The regiment in which my family served during the First World War was the Royal Welch Fusiliers, the headquarters of which were at Wrexham and which was known as the literary regiment. Robert Graves joined the regiment...
My Lords, the noble Lord, Lord Black, has initiated a thoughtful and timely debate. I congratulate him on doing so and
on his excellent speech. In my view, George Butterworth was a most wonderful composer. I can hardly bear to think what he might have written on the evidence of...
My Lords, the noble Lord, Lord Black, has initiated a thoughtful and timely debate. I congratulate him on doing so and
on his excellent speech. In my view, George Butterworth was a most wonderful composer. I can hardly bear to think what he might have written on the evidence of...
My Lords, there could not have been a better person to introduce this important debate than my noble friend Lord Black. Our sense of indebtedness to him is substantial. As he explained, he is closely involved in the work of the Royal College of Music and the Imperial War Museum,...
My Lords, there could not have been a better person to introduce this important debate than my noble friend Lord Black. Our sense of indebtedness to him is substantial. As he explained, he is closely involved in the work of the Royal College of Music and the Imperial War Museum,...