HC Deb 13 December 1985 vol 88 c808W
Mr. Leighton

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment what steps he is taking to assist the establishment of black arts groups for live and recorded music and dance in areas with large ethnic groups.

Sir George Young

The urban programme continues to provide financial support to projects which develop music and dance skills, including those meeting the needs of ethnic minorities. I also hope shortly to commission an external research study to examine ways of increasing the opportunities for young black people to enter the music business.