HC Deb 15 June 1967 vol 748 c765
32. Dame Irene Ward

asked the Secretary of State for Education and Science what has been done recently to maintain the National Youth Orchestra.

Miss Jennie Lee

The Arts Council is making the Orchestra a grant of £20,000 in the current financial year.

Dame Irene Ward

I thank the right hon. Lady for that information. Is she satisfied that this will keep the National Youth Orchestra in full being in view of the fact that it is so important to the musical future of the country?

Miss Lee

I am entirely satisfied. I much appreciate the hon. Lady's interest in this orchestra.