§ Lord Brockwayasked Her Majesty's Government:
Whether it is their intention to retain free instrumental tuition in State schools in view of its contribution to the resurgence of British orchestral music.
§ Baroness YoungHer Majesty's Government recognise the contribution made by local education authorities' instrumental music services to the musical reputation of the country. They are studying the implications for those services of the recent decision in the High Court in the case ofRegina v. Hereford and Worcester County Council, Ex parte Jones.