HC Deb 26 October 1999 vol 336 c782W
Mr. Peter Ainsworth

To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport what discussions he has had with the Secretary of State for Education and Employment regarding the funding of dance and drama courses. [95114]

Mr. Alan Howarth

[holding answer 25 October 1999]: My right hon. Friend the Secretary of State and I have had a number of discussions with my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Education and Employment and my noble Friend the Minister of State regarding the development of policy for funding dance and drama students.