Written questions

Reading: Children and Young People

Commons · Question 89409 · Tabled 11 Nov 2025 · Department for Education · Official record

Answered 19 Nov 2025

Question

Asked by Damian Hinds

To ask the Secretary of State for Education, how she will measure the impact of the 2026 'Year of Reading' on children and young people.

Answer

Answered by Josh MacAlister, 19 Nov 2025

The National Year of Reading is a UK-wide campaign to address the steep decline in reading enjoyment amongst children, young people and adults, aiming to engage new audiences in reading and make lasting change to the nation’s reading habits.Grounded in ex...