§ 23. Mr. E. Johnsonasked the Minister of Education if he has completed the review of his policy on the future pattern of the youth service; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. VosperNo, Sir. My right hon. Friend is still considering the many problems involved, with particular reference to the Report of the King George Jubilee Trust, published recently.
§ Mr. JohnsonDoes my hon. Friend recall that at the end of last July he told me that his right hon. Friend was to review this policy? Is there any hope that this admirable intention will be fulfilled in the near future? Is there any improvement in the supply of youth leaders?
§ Mr. VosperIn answer to the first part of the Question, several things have happened since last July, the most important of which was publication of the Report "Citizens of Tomorrow," to which I have referred. My right hon. Friend considers it essential to discuss that Report with the members of the Trust and he is doing so this month.
On the last part of the Question, I cannot add anything, except to say that this was one of the topics raised in the Report and it will be discussed.
§ Mr. Fenner BrockwayHas the hon. Member considered the suggestion that education authorities should make a contribution to youth organisations for children before school leaving age as well as afterwards?
§ Mr. VosperCertainly. That suggestion is contained in the report "Citizens of Tomorrow." It is one of the things which will be discussed, but I do not wish to comment on it at the moment.