Question follow-through · 908040
Reading
To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what steps her Department is taking to promote the National Year of Reading 2026 in educational settings.
About this written question
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- Answering body
- Department for Education
- Tabled
- 24 Feb 2026
- Target answer date
- 2 Mar 2026
- Answer
- 2 Mar 2026 · 6 calendar days after tabling
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Recorded timeline
24 Feb 2026
Question tabled
To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what steps her Department is taking to promote the National Year of Reading 2026 in educational settings.
2 Mar 2026
Target answer date
Date supplied by the official written-questions record.
2 Mar 2026
Answer published
This government has committed to strong foundations in reading and writing for all children, to help every child achieve and thrive at school. We know that reading for pleasure is hugely important and brings a range of benefits, including strong links wit...
Official data retrieved 28 Sept 2026.
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