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The Minister of State, Department for Education (Baroness Smith of Malvern) (Lab)

Speaking in the House of Lords on 24 June 2025

Debate

Music and Dance Scheme

Contribution

My Lords, improved access to the arts is important for all young people, which is why the Government are committed to continuing to fund the music and dance scheme, including the centres for advanced training, in the academic year 2025-26. The bursary support will continue for the more than 2,000 students benefiting from it, and at the same rate. It will remain means tested, so that it is targeted towards supporting students from lower-income families.

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