HC Deb 02 June 1980 vol 985 cc536-7W
Mr. Faulds

asked the Secretary of State for Education and Science whether he will introduce legislation to require of local authorities mandatory provision of grants for students who are accepted for the National Centre for Orchestral Studies.

Dr. Boyson

Legislation for this purpose would be inappropriate in present financial circumstances. Local education authorities may make awards at their discretion for postgraduate courses for performers in music, drama and related subjects.