HC Deb 13 May 1965 vol 712 c100W
27. Sir J. Eden

asked the Secretary of State for Education and Science what plans he has for improving the educational work of symphony orchestras; and if he will consider the proposals of the Western Orchestral Society Limited which were discussed last year at a conference of local authorities held in Bournemouth.

Miss Jennie Lee

It is Government policy to rely on the initiative of local education authorities to give school children in their areas the opportunity to hear and to learn to appreciate good music well played. It is for the authorities represented at the Bournemouth conference to take action.