Music Tuition

Mr. Llwyd
To ask the Secretary of State for Wales how much has been spent by each unitary authority on (a) music tuition, (b) youth choirs, (c) orchestras and (d) brass bands in each of the last five years. [34349]

Mr. Ron Davies
The information requested is not held centrally.

Mr. Llwyd
To ask the Secretary of State for Wales if he will take steps to increase expenditure on music tuition in Wales; and if he will make a statement. [34354]

Mr. Ron Davies
The provision of music services is a matter for local authorities and it is the responsibility of individual authorities to determine how the resources made available to them are allocated between services, taking into account their statutory responsibilities and perceptions of local needs and priorities.