§ Mr. Barry Jonesasked the Secretary of State for Wales what information he has on expenditure (a) in the last year for which figures are available and (b) in 1982–83 on training of part-time youth leaders in Wales; if he plans to increase funds available to the youth service; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Wyn RobertsInformation about expenditure on the training of part-time youth leaders is not collected centrally. Funding of the statutory youth service is a matter for the local authorities which are responsible for providing a service in their own areas. Welsh Office funding for the voluntary youth service is expected to be maintained at its present level.