Motion · S1M-02867 · 8 Mar 2002

Bagpipe Tuition in Schools

Lodged by Andrew Welsh Standard Motion 16 supporters

The motion

That the Parliament congratulates Angus Council on its initiative to provide bagpipe lessons in schools as part of its musical instrument tuition; notes that pupils at Arbroath High School and Arbroath Academy have the opportunity to take up piping and chanter lessons; understands the importance of encouraging youngsters to take up traditional instruments, and believes that other local authorities should follow the example set by Angus Council and other Scottish councils in promoting bagpiping in schools.

Supporters (16)

Source: the Scottish Parliament motions and amendments record.