HC Deb 09 May 1988 vol 133 cc12-3W
37. Dr. Michael Clark

To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Science what steps he takes to encourage the formation of school orchestras.

Mrs. Rumbold

It is for each school to decide, in the light of its individual circumstances, whether it should form a school orchestra. However, the Government acknowledge the desirability of participation in group music making for pupils of all ages and hope schools will provide opportunities for this where possible.