HC Deb 08 July 1999 vol 334 c628W
14. Mr. Bill O'Brien

To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Employment if he will make a statement on his plans to encourage and support voluntary work in the community. [88980]

Ms Hodge

The Department encourages a wide range of voluntary activity in education and training. We have also established Millennium Volunteers to enable young people aged 16–24 to give their time for the benefit of others and support of the Prime Minister's vision of an Active Community.