§ Dr. CableTo ask the Secretary of State for Education and Employment what plans he has to establish a clearer statutory base for local authority youth services in order to safeguard levels of these services. [50575]
§ Dr. HowellsThe Green PaperThe Learning Age reaffirmed the Government's commitment to placing the youth service on a stronger statutory footing. A consultation paper will be issued later this year which will consider the role of the youth service, in relation to wider services for young people.