Written question asked by Alison Bennett (Liberal Democrat) on Wednesday, 15 October 2025, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 20 October 2025. It was answered by Georgia Gould (Labour) on Monday, 3 November 2025 on behalf of the Department for Education.
Music and Dance Scheme: Finance
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Education, whether she has had discussions with the Chancellor of the Exchequer on (a) increasing funding for the Music and Dance Scheme and (b) committing to a multiple-year settlement.
- Answer
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The government fully supports the arts and the development of a skills pipeline into the creative industries.
The department is providing £36.5 million for the Music and Dance Scheme this academic year.
Funding beyond the current academic year, including any introduction of multi-year funding agreements, will be considered in due course.
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- 82566
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- 2024-26
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- Finance Treasury Music and dance scheme
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