§ Mr. Llew SmithTo ask the Secretary of State for Education and Employment (1) if he will increase the level of funding available to promote the teaching of music in schools; [14720]
(2) what is the total projected amount of funding for the teaching of music in schools for the current financial year; [14722]
what was the total annual funding for the teaching of music in schools for each of the last 10 years. [14723]
§ Ms Estelle MorrisThe Department does not provide funding to schools for specific subjects of the National Curriculum. Under Local Management of Schools, it is for LEAs and governing bodies of schools to decide what proportion of their total budget to spend on music provision.
§ Mr. VazTo ask the Secretary of State for Education and Employment what plans he has to promote music teaching in schools. [14984]
§ Ms Estelle MorrisThe Department continues to promote music teaching in schools through the provision that is available as part of the National Curriculum for all children aged five to 14 in maintained schools. My right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport is also exploring ways of promoting musical instrument teaching for school pupils in addition to the National Curriculum requirements.