Youth Orchestras Debate
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Lord Howell of Guildford
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Youth Orchestras
Lord Howell of Guildford Excerpts(6 years, 11 months ago)
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Lord Ashton of Hyde
I can confirm that, when we leave the EU, the existing amounts that we spend on British youth orchestras will continue. For example, the total Arts Council investment, which includes music, has been guaranteed until 2020.
Lord Howell of Guildford (Con)
My Lords, one answer to the noble Baroness’s concern is the Commonwealth Youth Orchestra, which I think the Government currently support, and I hope they will continue to do so strongly.