Written questions

Music and Orchestras: Education

Commons · Question 60443 · Tabled 17 Jun 2025 · Department for Education · Official record

Answered 25 Jun 2025

Question

Asked by Jim Shannon

To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what steps she is taking to encourage more opportunities in schools for music and orchestra lessons.

Answer

Answered by Catherine McKinnell, 25 Jun 2025

Education is a devolved matter, and the response outlines the information for England only.As part of our Opportunity Mission, the department wants to widen access to the arts, including music, so young people can develop their creativity.On 18 March 2025...