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...