Part of the debate – in the Senedd at 4:14 pm on 24 October 2018.
As I said earlier, Rhianon, we will look at the recommendation with regard to the plan as part of the feasibility study. What concerns me is that music education doesn't just happen in isolation within the school setting. We have to look at the opportunities in the round, but that's what the feasibility study will look at.
To sum up, Deputy Presiding Officer, the committee has set the Welsh Government a real challenge in exploring how best to deal with the issue of music services and music provision, but it is a challenge that I am very happy to accept. It may take some time to fully explore all the potential options available, but we will continue to monitor and evaluate the situation around existing provision in this area as well as taking steps, where we can, to alleviate those pressures. I will provide the committee and fellow Assembly Members with regular updates and progress at key stages.