§ Mr. SalterTo ask the Secretary of State for Education and Skills how many local authorities are receiving grants from the Music Standards Fund to provide instrumental tuition for pupils. [10045]
§ Mr. Timms[holding answer 5 November 2001]: All 150 local education authorities in England are receiving grants from the music standards fund. LEAs may spend 539W their music standards fund grants in any way which enhances opportunities for pupils to access high quality musical education. This includes instrumental tuition.