Written questions

Dance

Commons · Question 28714 · Tabled 10 Sep 2026 · Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport · Official record

Answered 22 Sep 2026

Question

Asked by Dame Caroline Dinenage

To ask the Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, what assessment her Department has made of the potential impact of dance participation on (a) society and (b) the economy.

Answer

Answered by Ian Murray, 22 Sep 2026

The Government recognises that participation in culture and the arts, including dance, generates substantial social and economic value. Dance is a vital part of the cultural ecology, contributing to improved physical health, mental wellbeing and social co...