HC Deb 12 July 1995 vol 263 c666W
Ms Ruddock

To ask the Secretary of State for Education if she will make a statement on the future of discretionary awards for dance education. [33815]

Mr. Forth

The Government are aware of the difficulties faced by some potential students of dance in obtaining discretionary award support from their local authorities. My officials are currently considering, together with officials from the Department of National Heritage, whether anything might be done to help. No decisions have yet been taken.