MPs questioned whether bursaries are keeping pace with rising fees, inflation and VAT at specialist schools; Lisa Nandy said the music and dance scheme received £36.5m last year, has had a £1.3m increase, and bursaries will continue in 2026-27.

MPs urged the Government to act on committee proposals and consider joining the EU’s successor to Creative Europe, while ministers said they were working with the EU, had introduced digital ATA carnets from 1 June, and would respond after negotiations linked to the 22 July UK-EU summit.