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Asked by Sir John HayesConservativeDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled Answered 10 July 2025UIN 63983

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, if she will take steps to promote timebanking to support social inclusion.

Answered by Stephanie Peacock

Although government does not currently promote a specific form of social action such as timebanking, we are strongly committed to supporting social action in all its forms and recognise its role in supporting social inclusion in local communities. Timebanking can be a fantastic way to encourage more people to get involved and make a difference in their local area and help to foster social connections. It is hugely positive to see just how many organisations offer some form of timebanking or time credits to incentivise people to give their time freely for social good.

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