HC Deb 15 October 2002 vol 390 cc782-3W
Mr. Liddell-Grainger

To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Skills how much the Youth Parliament receives each year; and which minister takes lead responsibility for it. [73319]

Mr. Denham

The UK Youth Parliament is a registered charity, independent of Government. It receives financial support from a range of sources. The value each year of Government support, including grants, commercial contracts and support in kind, is as follows:

  • 1999–2000: £12,000
  • 2000–2001: £264,000
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  • 2001–2002: £84,000
  • 2002–2003: £110,000

As the Minister for Young People, I take the lead in Government, in its relationship with the Youth Parliament.