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House of Commons · Ministers' Questions

Youth Services

Thursday 27 November 2025 · 2 questions

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Answered 0 Partly answered 2 Not answered 0

Key points

  • Ministerial Questions focused on youth services funding and support
  • Mr Dhesi inquired about discussions on funding to improve youth services in Slough
  • Mr Adam asked about winter provisions for youth services to ensure accessibility during cold months

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Questions & Answers

Q1 Tanmanjeet Singh Dhesi Lab Slough
Education Employment Children & Families
Context

Under the previous Conservative Government, youth services suffered severe budget cuts. Over £1 billion was cut from funding, more than 1,000 youth centres closed and young people were left without safe spaces.

Question

Mr Dhesi asked what discussions have been had with Cabinet colleagues on funding for youth services and pressed for proper investment to give hope to young people in Slough by providing safer spaces, reducing crime, and improving attainment.

Answer from The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport (Stephanie Peacock)

The Government are taking a new approach to youth services, rebuilding the landscape and improving local co-ordination. We regularly engage with colleagues across Government to drive this shift through the development of our national youth strategy that is co-produced with young people.

Partly answered

Not addressed: Specific funding commitments or timelines were not provided.

How: We Are Taking A New Approach

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Q2 Shockat Adam Ind Leicester South
Children & Families
Context

Youth services and clubs in Leicester South rely on indoor sports facilities but due to poor maintenance, many buildings have become unsafe. An example was given of a youth community sports hall shutting down due to reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete issues.

Question

Mr Adam questioned what the Department is doing to ensure that provisions and services for young people get support so they can play during winter months when outdoor facilities are not accessible.

Answer from The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport (Stephanie Peacock)

The hon. Gentleman is absolutely right and makes an important point. Youth services are vital for giving young people safe, healthy and fulfilling lives. Under the last Government, 1,200 youth centres closed their doors and 4,500 youth workers lost their jobs.

Partly answered

Not addressed: Measures to maintain facilities were not provided.

How: Under The Last Government

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