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Speech in Lords Chamber - Wed 28 Jan 2026
Schools: Music and Dance Scheme

"I thank my noble friend the Minister for that response. In earlier debates, noble Lords have raised concerns that funding for this vital scheme has been frozen or increased only below inflation since 2011-12, and since 2022 grants have been limited to a one-year settlement. The eight music and dance …..."
Baroness Keeley - View Speech

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Speech in Lords Chamber - Wed 28 Jan 2026
Schools: Music and Dance Scheme

"To ask His Majesty’s Government whether they plan to review the funding of the Music and Dance Scheme to ensure schools can continue to support talented children from families with lower incomes...."
Baroness Keeley - View Speech

View all Baroness Keeley (Lab - Life peer) contributions to the debate on: Schools: Music and Dance Scheme
Division Vote (Lords)
28 Jan 2026 - Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill - View Vote Context
Baroness Keeley (Lab) voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House
One of 156 Labour No votes vs 1 Labour Aye votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 255 Noes - 183
Division Vote (Lords)
28 Jan 2026 - Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill - View Vote Context
Baroness Keeley (Lab) voted No - in line with the party majority and in line with the House
One of 151 Labour No votes vs 0 Labour Aye votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 67 Noes - 191
Division Vote (Lords)
28 Jan 2026 - Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill - View Vote Context
Baroness Keeley (Lab) voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House
One of 140 Labour No votes vs 1 Labour Aye votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 231 Noes - 147
Scheduled Event - 28 Jan 2026, 3 p.m. - Add to calendar
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Lords - Oral questions - Main Chamber
Plan to review the funding of the Music and Dance Scheme to ensure schools can continue to support talented children from families with lower incomes
MP: Baroness Keeley
Division Vote (Lords)
21 Jan 2026 - Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill - View Vote Context
Baroness Keeley (Lab) voted No - in line with the party majority and in line with the House
One of 139 Labour No votes vs 0 Labour Aye votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 65 Noes - 162
Division Vote (Lords)
21 Jan 2026 - Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill - View Vote Context
Baroness Keeley (Lab) voted No - in line with the party majority and in line with the House
One of 114 Labour No votes vs 0 Labour Aye votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 53 Noes - 116
Division Vote (Lords)
21 Jan 2026 - Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill - View Vote Context
Baroness Keeley (Lab) voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House
One of 140 Labour No votes vs 1 Labour Aye votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 207 Noes - 159
Division Vote (Lords)
21 Jan 2026 - Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill - View Vote Context
Baroness Keeley (Lab) voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House
One of 134 Labour No votes vs 3 Labour Aye votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 261 Noes - 150