HC Deb 12 July 1994 vol 246 c590W
17. Mr. Alan Howarth

To ask the Secretary of State for Education if he will take steps to encourage volunteering on the part of students in schools and further and higher education.

Mr. Boswell

The Government are seeking to promote voluntary activity among all age groups through their make a difference initiative. The make a difference team will be considering the role of young people as part of the development of a United Kingdom volunteering strategy. Many students are already volunteers, and it is primarily for educational establishments to consider what further steps to take to encourage students to volunteer.