Question follow-through · 28714

Dance

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.

answeredDepartment for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport

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Answering body
Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport
Tabled
10 Sept 2026
Target answer date
14 Sept 2026
Answer
22 Sept 2026 · 12 calendar days after tabling

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  1. 10 Sept 2026

    Question tabled

    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.

  2. 14 Sept 2026

    Target answer date

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  3. 22 Sept 2026

    Answer published

    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...

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