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Asked by Jim ShannonDemocratic Unionist PartyDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled Answered 19 June 2025UIN 59005

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, whether she has had discussions with the Secretary of State for Education on promoting reading through (a) song lyrics, (b) fan fiction and (c) social media content.

Answered by Chris Bryant

The Secretary of State has not held specific discussions with the Secretary of State for Education on the areas listed. However, the Secretary of State speaks regularly to the Secretary of State for Education and fully supports that department's ambitions for a rich and broad curriculum that values creativity.

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