Baroness Bachasked Her Majesty's Government:
What is the cost of the London student pledge; and from what source the money will be found to fund the project. [HL5375]
§ The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State, Department for Education and Skills (Baroness Ashton of Upholland)The London student pledge builds on activities that are happening now across London 259WA through schools, youth organisations, the voluntary sector, local communities and in families. The activities are variously funded, but London Challenge is putting in some additional resources, generally matched funding with business or charities, to help build capacity in London so that all young people get the chances that some get already. £500,000 has been committed to date from London Challenge funds.
§ Baroness Blatchasked Her Majesty's Government:
What, in practical terms, the London student pledge means for each London student. [HL5376]
§ Baroness Ashton of UphollandThe London student pledge creates an expectation that every young person in London will, by the age of 16, have the opportunity to benefit from the common wealth of London—its arts and sports facilities, universities, business and enterprise. Its 10 points provide a focus for the activities of a range of London organisations in offering opportunities to London's young people.
§ Baroness Blatchasked Her Majesty's Government:
How many pupils will benefit from the London student pledge. [HL5377]
§ Baroness Ashton of UphollandThrough the student pledge, London organisations will be offering opportunities to all young people over the course of their secondary education.
§ Baroness Blatchasked Her Majesty's Government:
What is the geographical boundary within which the London student pledge will apply. [HL5378]
§ Baroness Ashton of UphollandThe London student pledge relates to the Greater London area.