I thank my noble friend for that Answer. A-level music is a crucial gateway to a professional career in music.

My Lords, in begging leave to ask the Question standing in my name on the Order Paper, I declare my interest as chairman of the Royal Colleg

To ask Her Majesty’s Government what steps they are taking to address the decline in the number of students taking music A-level.

I thank my noble friend for that Answer. A-level music is a crucial gateway to a professional career in music.

My Lords, in begging leave to ask the Question standing in my name on the Order Paper, I declare my interest as chairman of the Royal Colleg

To ask Her Majesty’s Government what steps they are taking to address the decline in the number of students taking music A-level.

To ask Her Majesty's Government what border checks are carried out to ensure that cats and kittens are not smuggled illegally into the UK fr

To ask Her Majesty's Government what steps they are taking to ensure that cats and kittens brought into the UK under the pet passport s

My Lords, I join other noble Lords in congratulating the noble Lord, Lord Jay, on securing a debate on an issue vital to the future of our c

My Lords, I am most grateful to all noble Lords taking part in this important debate this evening.