Department for Culture, Media and Sport written question – answered at on 9 June 2025.
Louie French
Shadow Parliamentary Under Secretary (Culture, Media and Sport)
To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what discussions she has had with (a) the Chancellor of the exchequer and (b) the National Lottery Community Fund on the potential merits of reopening the Million Hours Fund.
Stephanie Peacock
Parliamentary Under Secretary of State (Department for Culture, Media and Sport)
In a written statement on 15 May 2025, the Secretary of State announced DCMS’ commitment to provide a further £12 million in 2025/2026 to the Million Hours Fund. Working in partnership with The National Lottery Community Fund, we are exploring matched funding options to leverage additional investment. Further details will be shared in due course.
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