§ Mr. Madelasked the Secretary of State for Education and Science how the current funding of the youth service compares with the funding since 1979; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. William SheltonTotal expenditure on the youth service in England amounted to some £73 million in 1979–80 and £93 million in 1981–82, much the same in real terms. The outturn for 1982–83 is not yet available.