§ Mr. LuffTo ask the Secretary of State for Education and Employment if he will make it his policy, in reaching 65W conclusions on the future funding arrangements for dance and drama training, to ensure that centres of excellence are maintained both in London and in the regions of the United Kingdom. [56415]
§ Mr. MudieMinisters from DfEE and DCMS will consider proposals for the future funding of dance and drama training in November and will then decide on future policy.
§ Mr. LuffTo ask the Secretary of State for Education and Employment when he expects to reach conclusions on the future funding of dance and drama training; and if he will make a statement. [56416]
§ Mr. MudieMinisters in DfEE and DCMS look forward to receiving proposals for a new scheme for Dance and Drama training in November, following which decisions on the new scheme will be announced.
§ Mr. LuffTo ask the Secretary of State for Education and Employment what assessment he has made of the Arts Council report "Fitness for Purpose" by Edward Birk on the provision of dance and drama training; and if he will make a statement. [56414]
§ Mr. MudieMy right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Education and Employment notes the Arts Council's report "Fitness for Purpose", which is being considered along with other information and advice in developing new arrangements for dance and drama training.