Claire Hanna MP: written questions
4 Jul 2025–3 Jul 2026
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Written questions
Arts: EducationDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled 26 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 13575More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what discussions she has had with ministerial colleagues on improving access to creative education for children and young people from lower income families.
Answer: Ensuring all children and young people can access high-quality creative education is a government priority. The Secretary of State and Ministers regularly engage with colleagues at the Department for Education (DfE) to deliver the shared mission of breaki...
Answered 6 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordPerforming Arts: TrainingDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled 26 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 13574More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what assessment she has made of the impact the cost of specialist creative training and auditions has on access to careers in the performing arts.
Answer: Making creative careers accessible is a key priority for this government. We recognise that specialist creative training can be a popular pathway into a performing arts career, but the Government has not assessed the cost impact for individuals. Forthcomi...
Answered 6 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordArts: Training and VacanciesDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled 26 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 13573More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what recent discussions she has had with the Creative Industries Council regarding skills shortages and creative education pathways.
Answer: DCMS works closely with the Creative Industries Council (CIC), and in particular its Talent and Skills working group, to support government and industry’s work to address skills shortages and develop creative education pathways, furthering our Sector Plan...
Answered 6 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordArts: EducationDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled 26 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 13570More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what assessment she has made of the merits of establishing a the Cross-Departmental Advisory Group on Creative Education.
Answer: As set out in the Government response to the Independent Review of Arts Council England, The Department for Education and Department for Culture, Media and Sport will work in partnership to ensure there is strategic alignment across government funded prog...
Answered 6 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordArts: Training and VacanciesDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled 26 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 13569More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what discussions she has had with Trade Unions from the creative industries regarding skills shortages and workforce development needs.
Answer: The Creative Industries Sector Plan sets out the Government’s objective to build a resilient, skilled and diverse workforce fit for the future. To deliver this, we are working in partnership with the sector, including its trade unions, to create the condi...
Answered 6 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordPlaces of Worship Renewal Fund: VATDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled 29 May 2026AnsweredUIN 4307More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, whether VAT reimbursements are available under the Places of Worship Renewal Fund.
Answer: The new Places of Worship Renewal Fund is a capital grant scheme which will operate in England only as Heritage is a devolved matter. Where capital grants have been awarded, VAT on eligible works and costs will be rebated where it is not otherwise reclaim...
Answered 8 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordReligious Buildings: FinanceDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled 29 May 2026AnsweredUIN 4306More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, which central funding pathways are available for places of worship in the devolved regions.
Answer: Heritage funding is devolved. The Places of Worship Renewal Fund is an England-only scheme starting in 2026/27 with a £23m annual budget. The Northern Irish Government received Barnett consequentials through the Spending Review.We work with other funders ...
Answered 8 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordUK Youth Parliament: FinanceDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled 24 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 123284More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what recent steps she has taken on assigning funding and renewing the national contract for the UK Youth Parliament for the 2026-2028 mandate.
Answer: DCMS has confirmed funding the UK Youth Parliament for the next financial year 2026-2027 and will be working with the National Youth Agency to deliver the programme with partners and young people. Over the coming months, DCMS will be working with young pe...
Answered 30 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordTG4: Freeview ServiceDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled 8 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 97837More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what discussions she has had with the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland on ensuring greater prominence of TG4 on Freeview.
Answer: Following representations made by TG4 and by Irish Ministers, we are considering whether to extend prominence for TG4 services broadcasting in Northern Ireland.We are discussing the request with the Northern Ireland Office and other Cabinet colleagues and...
Answered 7 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordFootball: Northern IrelandDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled 10 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 78754More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, how much funding has been allocated to football clubs through the Grassroots Football Facilities Investment Fund in Northern Ireland.
Answer: The Government has committed to invest £3 million in Northern Ireland through the Multi Sport Grassroots Facilities Programme in 2025/26 to build and upgrade pitches and facilities.Between 2021/22 and 2024/25, a total of £6,592,966 was allocated to footba...
Answered 17 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordVideo GamesDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled 17 Jul 2025AnsweredUIN 68901More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what discussions she has had with the games publishing industry on the potential impact of remotely disabling and terminating video games on their responsibilities under the Consumer Rights Act 2
Answer: The Government is aware of concerns relating to the continued access to video games, including licensed, online-only video games, and we appreciate the frustrations of players of some games that have been discontinued. The Government has spoken with the v...
Answered 25 Jul 2025
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