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Condemning Dumfries and Galloway Council's Budget Proposals

  • Submitted by: Craig Hoy, South Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party.
  • Date lodged: Friday, 21 November 2025
  • Motion type: Standard Motion
  • Motion reference: S6M-19870

That the Parliament condemns the reported proposal by Dumfries and Galloway Council to scrap free music tuition for pupils as part of its budget-saving measures; believes that thousands of young people across the region currently benefit from instrumental lessons, and that hundreds more remain on waiting lists; understands that the proposed removal of tuition could put up to 21 music instructor posts at risk and jeopardise the future of school bands, choirs and the ability of pupils to study National 5 and Higher Music; considers that music education plays a vital role in developing confidence, creativity and wellbeing; criticises any move that would undermine access to music for young people, particularly those who rely on free provision, and urges Dumfries and Galloway Council to reject the proposal and instead work to protect music services in schools.


Supported by: Meghan Gallacher, Dr Pam Gosal MBE, Dr Sandesh Gulhane, Liam Kerr, Douglas Ross, Alexander Stewart, Annie Wells