HC Deb 07 December 1967 vol 755 c1649
19. Mr. Goodhew

asked the Secretary of State for Education and Science if he will refer back to the Joint Negotiating Committee for Youth Leaders and Community Centre Wardens the case of Mr. James Trevorrow of the Pioneer Youth Club, St. Albans.

Mr. Denis Howell

I have again referred the case of Mr. Trevorrow to the Joint Negotiating Committee for Youth Leaders and Community Centre Wardens, and his application has been reviewed. The Committee, however, is still of the opinion that Mr. Trevorrow should not be recognised as a qualified youth leader.

Mr. Goodhew

Is the Minister aware that that is a thoroughly unsatisfactory reply and that the management committee of the club, having advertised for 18 months, engaged Mr. Trevorrow believing him to be a person of unusually wide and varied experience, fitted to take over from the leader who retired after 25 years at the club? Will the Minister look at the matter again and see that recognition is given to this leader, so that he may be paid the appropriate salary?

Mr. Howell

The purpose of the joint negotiating committee is to maintain professional standards in the youth service, which is important. That object could best be met in this case if Mr. Trevorrow applied to attend one of the one-year courses. If he undertakes to do so, we shall give him every assistance we can.

Mr. Goodhew

In view of the unsatisfactory nature of the reply, I beg to give notice that I shall seek leave to raise the matter on the Adjournment