HC Deb 31 March 1983 vol 40 cc214-5W
Mr. Skeet

asked the Secretary of State for Education and Science, pursuant to his reply of 17 December 1982, Official Report, c. 272–273, when he expects Mr. G. F. Cockerill, CB to begin his review of the national youth bureau; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. William Shelton

The Department has today written to Mr. Cockerill giving him the following terms of referenceIn the light of the recommendations of the Review Group on the Youth Service, and in consultation with relevant Government Departments, the youth work field, and such organisations providing services to the field as seem appropriate, to advise the Secretary of State on changes necessary in:—

  1. (a) the role of the National Youth Bureau (NYB), taking into account any overlap which may exist between its services and those of other bodies funded by Government;
  2. (b) the accountability of the NYB in the fulfilment of its role;
  3. (c) the internal management structure of the NYB;
  4. (d) the administrative relationship between the NYB and the Council for Education and Training in Youth and Community Work.

Mr. Cockerill will be writing shortly to a wide range of interested organisations, inviting them to submit evidence by mid-May, and would also welcome evidence from other organisations and individuals who wish to write to him. The Department will be glad to forward letters to him.