§ Mr. Humeasked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland whether the Government feel it is acceptable or proper for areas of work to be undertaken solely by persons on the young help scheme rather than by permanent staff with the assistance of young helpers.
§ Mr. Chris Patten[pursuant to his reply, 17 December 1984, c. 63]: There is no requirement that volunteers under the young help scheme should undertake work only in situations where they are assisting permanent staff. It is of course expected that the organisation making use of the volunteer's services should provide suitable guidance on the duties to be undertaken.