HC Deb 16 March 1982 vol 20 cc71-2W
4. Mr. Foster

asked the Secretary of State for Education and Science if he will issue guidelines to education authorities to avoid disproportionate reductions in the youth and community service.

Mr. William Shelton

The Government believe that expenditure on the youth service should be maintained, and have taken steps to help local authorities do so. However, it is for each authority to decide how to allocate its resources.