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HANSARDTeachers: Music, Drama, Art and Design, and DanceI thank my noble friend for her Answer. The undervaluing of music in state schools by successive Conservative-led Governments since 2010 led to the loss of over 850 full-time…17 Nov 2025HANSARDBBC LeadershipMy Lords, I think it is now broadly accepted that the BBC made a serious error in broadcasting the edited clip on “Panorama”, and that it did not act swiftly enough to issue an…12 Nov 2025HANSARDCurriculum and Assessment ReviewMy Lords, I welcome the Curriculum and Assessment Review, particularly the removal of the EBacc, which has damaged the provision of arts and music education in state schools. I…10 Nov 2025HANSARDMusical Instrument CertificatesTo ask His Majesty’s Government what assessment they have made of the impact of introducing a fee for musical instrument certificates on touring orchestras and musicians, as…20 Oct 2025HANSARDMusical Instrument CertificatesMy Lords, I thank the Minister for that Answer. It is very welcome that the Prime Minister made pledges to help our touring artists as part of improving the UK’s trade…20 Oct 2025 Bills sponsored (4)