HC Deb 06 November 2000 vol 356 c54W
20. Ms Keeble

To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport what his policy is for improving opportunities for young musicians. [135355]

Mr. Alan Howarth

Ensuring all children have access to music-making opportunities is a key priority for my Department. We are working closely with partners on a range of policies to deliver this, including the Department for Education and Employment's £270 million Music Standards Fund and the £30 million Arts Council of England Lottery funding of the National Foundation for Youth Music.