§ 15. Dr. George TurnerTo ask the Secretary of State for Education and Employment what steps he is taking to raise the educational and training aspirations of young people from deprived areas. [109145]
§ Mr. WicksThe new Connexions Service will raise the expectations and aspirations of all young people, wherever they live, by ensuring they receive the advice they need, when they need it, to make a success of their lives. In addition, we have introduced the £350 million Excellence in Cities programme and £60 million Neighbourhood Support Fund to focus specifically on the issues faced by young people in deprived areas.