§ 30. Mr. BowisTo ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what steps he is taking to promote the contribution of the arts to education in Northern Ireland.
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§ Dr. MawhinneyThe Government recognise the importance of the arts as part of the educational development of young people. Elements of creative and expressive studies have been included as a compulsory part of the Northern Ireland school curriculum. In addition, the Arts Council for Northern Ireland has established a range of programmes—for example, young arts, youth dance and youth drama—designed to expose children to the influence of professional artists as creators and performers.