HC Deb 18 February 1991 vol 186 cc23-4W
Mr. Fatchett

To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Science if he will set out(a) the funds spent in 1990–91 through the local education authority training grant system on training of youth workers and (b) the funds available in 1991–92 under grants for education support and training for the training of youth workers.

Mr. Atkins

[holding answer 15 February 1991]: In 1990–91 local education authority training grants are available to support some £1.2 million of expenditure on training of youth and community workers. In 1991–92 grants for education support and training are available to support some £1.25 million of such expenditure.

Mr. Fatchett

To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Science how much of the National Youth Agency budget for 1991–92 will be spent on(a) initial youth worker training and (b) in-service youth worker training.

Mr. Atkins

[holding answer 15 February 1991]: The National Youth Agency's budget for 1991–92 has not yet been decided. It will be determined on the basis of the agency's work programme which will be agreed with the Department.

Mr. Fatchett

To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Science whether grants for education support and training may be used to finance training for volunteer youth workers.

Mr. Atkins

[holding answer 15 February 1991]: The grants for education support and training programme for 1991–92 does not include grants which could support the training of volunteer youth workers.

Mr. Fatchett

To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Science what guidelines he has given to the National Youth Agency in relation to its proposed role and functions; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Atkins

[holding answer 15 February 1991]: My right hon. Friend's reply on 5 April 1990 to the question from my hon. Friend the Member for Bury, North (Mr. Burt) described the proposed role and functions of the National Youth Agency. These functions were explained in greater detail in a letter to the chairmen of the youth service bodies in June 1990. I shall send the hon. Member a copy of the list of functions.