Written Question·Department for Culture, Media and Sport·UIN 109092
School Libraries: Primary Education
Tabled: 28 January 2026
Answered: 2 February 2026
Named DayQuestion
Mary Glindon
Labour — Newcastle upon Tyne East and Wallsend
To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what recent progress she has made on establishing a programme to guarantee a library space in every primary school.
Answer
Stephanie PeacockWe have allocated £12.5 million from the Dormant Assets Scheme to ensure every primary school has a library space by the end of this Parliament. The National Lottery Community Fund is working to develop more of the programme details, including which schoo...
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