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The evidence the Committee has seen points to a sharp drop off in reading for...
Conclusion
The evidence the Committee has seen points to a sharp drop off in reading for pleasure amongst teenagers, but the Department is focusing its efforts on school libraries in primary schools. The Department should extend its pledge to fund a library in every primary school to include every secondary school. (Recommendation, Paragraph 160)
Source
Committee
Education Committee
Inquiry
Reading for Pleasure
Report
2nd Report - Reading for Pleasure
17 Jul 2026
HC 150
Addressee Bodies
Department for Education
Timeline
Report published
17 Jul 2026