§ 41. Mr. Robert Cookeasked the Secretary of State for Education and Science what facilities exist in his Department for the study of the needs of young people in the fields of music and the theatre; and whether he will make a statement.
§ Miss Jennie LeeThe needs in each neighbourhood can best be assessed by local bodies. Her Majesty's Inspectors keep under review the educational provision made by local education authorities both for music and drama. The hon. Member may also be interested to know 103W that a Committee appointed by the Arts Council, on which the Department is represented, is at present making a special study of the provision of theatre for young people.