School Libraries: Primary Education
Commons · Question 109092 · Tabled 28 Jan 2026 · Department for Culture, Media and Sport · Official record
Answered 2 Feb 2026
Question
Asked by Mary Glindon
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.
Answer
Answered by Stephanie Peacock, 2 Feb 2026
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 schoo...