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House of Commons · Ministers' Questions

Youth Services

Tuesday 7 January 2020 · 1 question

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Key points

  • The Chancellor announced a 500 million youth investment fund for youth services.
  • The fund includes 250 million for capital investment to deliver 60 new youth centres and 360 refurbished facilities.
  • The Government are committed to funding local government with an additional 4.4% in real terms.

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Questions & Answers

Q1 Marsha de Cordova Lab Hillside
Economy Children & Families Local Government
Context

Spending on youth services has been cut by over £1 billion in the past decade. In constituencies like Marsha de Cordova's, the number of youth clubs has significantly decreased.

Question

What fiscal steps is the government taking to ensure adequate funding for youth services? Will the Chancellor admit the negative impact of austerity on young people and commit to funding a proper statutory youth service in his upcoming Budget?

Answer from John Glen (Financial Secretary to HM Treasury)

The Chancellor announced a £500 million youth investment fund, including £250 million for capital investment expected to deliver 60 new youth centres, 360 refurbished facilities and more than 100 mobile units. The Government are committed to funding local government with an additional 4.4% in real-terms increase.

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