House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement
Update on the UK Youth Parliament following the closure of the British Youth Council in March 2024
21 May 2024 · Department for Culture, Media and Sport
Proposed by Stuart Andrew Con Daventry
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At a glance
Key points
- The Government has appointed the National Youth Agency to deliver the UK Youth Parliament programme for the remainder of the 2024/25 financial year.
- A formal review of the UK Youth Parliament is scheduled to take place.
- The department is investigating ways to support other youth voice activities that were previously handled by the British Youth Council.
Issue summary
The statement addresses the continuation and review of the UK Youth Parliament following the closure of the British Youth Council.
Action requested
The Government has appointed the National Youth Agency (NYA) to deliver the UKYP programme for the remainder of the financial year 2024/25. A formal review of the UKYP will be conducted, and my department is exploring support for other youth voice activities previously facilitated by the BYC.
Key facts
- The British Youth Council (BYC) announced its closure on 21st March 2024.
- The National Youth Agency (NYA) has been appointed to deliver the UKYP programme until the end of the financial year 2024/25.
- A formal review of the UKYP will be conducted.
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