Literature: North East
Commons · Question 86831 · Tabled 30 Oct 2025 · Department for Education · Official record
Answered 7 Nov 2025
Question
Asked by Joe Morris
To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what recent discussions she has had with stakeholders on the promotion of literature (a) about and (b) on the North East of England as part of the proposed National Year of Reading.
Answer
Answered by Josh MacAlister, 7 Nov 2025
The National Year of Reading is a campaign to address the steep decline in reading enjoyment amongst children, young people and adults. It is a departmental initiative, in collaboration with our delivery partner, the National Literacy Trust, who are leadi...