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Baroness Anderson of Stoke-on-Trent (Lab)

Speaking in the House of Lords on 17 December 2024

Debate

Schools: Music and Drama Access

Contribution

I thank my noble friend for her question. Through Arts Council England, we are investing £444 million each year into arts throughout England in our national portfolio, and 79% of the portfolio is targeted at activity specifically for young people and for children. With regard to school trips, which many children will be undertaking this week, while we do not set an expectation on them, we value the added cultural experiences that they give, celebrate them and encourage every school to participate.

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