§ Baroness Gould of Potternewtonasked Her Majesty's Government:
When they will publish the findings of the joint Women's Unit and Home Office's dialogue with young people. [HL1971]
§ The Lord Privy Seal (Baroness Jay of Paddington)My right honourable friends Tessa Jowell and Paul Boateng launchedListen Up!, our report on the dialogue, yesterday. Copies have been placed in the Libraries of both Houses. The report describes a major consultation exercise with young people run by the National Youth Agency.
This consultation was the first time in which government consulted young women and young men separately. The report sets out their views and concerns. It looks, in particular, at issues such as the importance of family and parenting; preparation for adult life, including school; careers choices; pressures to conform and self-esteem; vulnerability to risks; 37WA health and crime. The report considers the significance of gender differences and looks at ways of involving young people more as policies are developed. It sets out the government's response to the key concerns raised by young people, giving an outline of those areas where gender specific policies could make a difference.