§ Mr. Barry JonesTo ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport if he will make a statement on his policy on regional orchestras. [57255]
§ Mr. Alan HowarthGovernment policy on the arts is guided by a desire to promote excellence, access, innovation and education. Our regional orchestras play a valuable role in this, by opening up to a wide range of people the enjoyment of music of the highest standards.