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School Libraries: Primary Education

Asked by Mary GlindonLabourDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled Answered 2 February 2026UIN 109092

The question

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.

Answered by Stephanie Peacock

We 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 schools will receive funding.

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