HC Deb 09 May 1968 vol 764 cc607-8
26. Sir J. Eden

asked the Secretary of State for Education and Science if he will make a statement about the cuts in expenditure on the Youth Service, and in particular on the effect of the reduction in grant aid on the Youth Service building programme in the Bournemouth area.

Mr. Denis Howell

A Youth Service building programme of £3.8 million has been allocated for England and Wales in 1968–69; it includes £27,160 for a Bournemouth project.

Sir J. Eden

Would the Minister kindly answer the Question? To what extent is this a reduction on the original figure and, if there has been a reduction, when does he expect it to be made good?

Mr. Howell

I am sorry that the hon. Gentleman did not know that last year's building programme amounted to £4.8 million, but on previous occasions this figure has been given.

Sir J. Eden

Answer the Question.

Mr. Howell

I have. I thought that the hon. Gentleman would like to know the situation in relation to the Bournemouth area.

Sir J. Eden

On a point of order. In view of the wholly unsatisfactory Answer of the Minister, I beg to give notice that I shall seek to raise the matter on the Adjournment.