§ Vera BairdTo ask the Secretary of State for Education and Skills how many and what type of(a) after school clubs, (b) youth clubs and (c) sports clubs initiatives have been started for (i) 8 to 13-year-olds and (ii) 13 to 17-year-olds in Redcar and Cleveland in each year since 1997. [122333]
§ Mr. MilibandMy Department does not keep central figures on the number, nature and age range of after school and youth club activity by area. It is for local authorities and schools to determine what provision will best meet the needs of the young people in the area.
We are aware, however, that the Youth Directorate at Redcar and Cleveland are engaged in a mapping exercise of youth activity provision that will be completed by the end of 2003.
619WRedcar and Cleveland also receives funding from my Department to provide after school study support opportunities for young people in the area: £352,410 this year through the Standards Fund. Study support can range from homework and study clubs to other activities including sport, the creative arts and cultural activities. Redcar and Cleveland have also received a total of £886,000 from the New Opportunities Fund 'Out of School Hours Activities Programme' and a total of £716,880 from the New Opportunities Fund 'Out of School Childcare Programme'. Again, this can be used to provide a range of activities for young people.