Oral Question·Northern Ireland Office
“What steps the Government is taking to help tackle increases in the cost of living in Northern Ireland.”
Tabled: 30 August 2022Answered: 7 September 2022
Asked by
Rachael Maskell
Labour (Co-op) — York Central
Answering Minister
the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland
Answer from Hansard
Lucy Powell
My hon. Friend raises a really important issue. Music qualifications have fallen off a cliff, which is why we are taking those steps. The procurement process has begun, so I can outline for him soon what further steps we are taking. I also want to work with musicians such as Ed Sheeran, Fatboy Slim and others who have been campaigning for a music curriculum that actually attracts young people to take it up.