B

Baroness Blake of Leeds (Lab)

Speaking in the House of Lords on 20 May 2026

Debate

Disadvantaged Pupils: Music Attainment Gap

Contribution

I think the emphasis that this Government are putting on quality teacher training and expanding all the areas is going to be critical in taking this agenda forward. As I have said before, it is still unknown just what the benefits are. I bring forward from my personal experience the increase in attainment as a result of studying music, particularly in maths, and the impact on mental health, well-being and all those broader matters that enable young people to learn and thrive.

More from Baroness Blake of Leeds (Lab)

Other recent Hansard contributions by the same speaker.

About Hansard

Hansard is the official verbatim record of proceedings in the UK Parliament. Every word spoken in the Commons and Lords is recorded and published — this page is a single contribution from that record.

Partner sites