Written questions

Cultural Heritage: Business

Commons · Question 8837 · Tabled 10 Jun 2026 · Department for Culture, Media and Sport · Official record

Answered 16 Jun 2026

Question

Asked by Sarah Dyke

To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what steps her Department is taking to support heritage industries, such as thatching, to remain viable businesses.

Answer

Answered by Ian Murray, 16 Jun 2026

DCMS has announced nearly £200m of new funding over four years to support heritage. This will build a pipeline of projects and demand for heritage trades. The department is in discussions with Skills England about training pathways, including heritage cra...