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House of Commons · Ministers' Questions

Youth Services

Thursday 17 October 2024 · 3 questions

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Answered 1 Partly answered 2 Not answered 0

Key points

  • Melanie Onn asked about the impact of youth services on antisocial behaviour in her constituency.
  • The Minister praised youth workers and their efforts in Grimsby.
  • Martin Vickers sought reassurance that the Government would increase youth sector resources.

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Questions & Answers

Q1 Melanie Onn Lab Great Grimsby and Cleethorpes
Community Security
Context

The MP highlights the significant reduction in youth funding under the previous government and its impact on towns like Great Grimsby.

Question

What recent assessment has her Department made regarding the impact of youth services on levels of antisocial behaviour in my constituency?

Answer from Lisa Nandy

Grateful to my hon. Friend for supporting young people; youth funding under previous government decreased by 73% with no real strategy, and this Government aims to address it ensuring opportunities for young people in towns like Grimsby.

Partly answered

Not addressed: Did not provide a recent assessment of the impact of youth services on antisocial behaviour as requested.

How: Acknowledging Previous Government'S Reduction But No Specific New Assessment

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Q2 Melanie Onn Lab Great Grimsby and Cleethorpes
Children & Families
Context

The MP commends the Haven Centre's role in reducing antisocial behaviour by 35% through sports, crafts, mentoring, and support.

Question

Will the Secretary of State join me in commending staff at The Haven and all youth providers for their work in providing safety for young people and access to new skills?

Answer from Lisa Nandy

Delighted to pay tribute to youth workers; done incredible work facilitating Grimsby's OnSide youth club with the MP and will continue supporting such initiatives.

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Q3 Martin Vickers Con Brigg and Immingham
Children & Families
Context

The MP supports the hon. Member for Great Grimsby's comments on youth services but seeks assurance that current government will increase funding.

Question

Can she reassure me that this Government will actually increase the resources available to the youth sector?

Answer from Lisa Nandy

Determined to address issue; discovered multiple funding sources but no youth strategy, working with youth workers like The Haven and OnSide youth zones to develop a new generation support plan.

Partly answered

Not addressed: Did not commit specifically to increasing resources for the youth sector.

How: Acknowledging Need But No Specific Commitment

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