House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement
Launch of Youth Strategy
12 November 2024 · Department for Culture, Media and Sport
Proposed by Lisa Nandy Lab Wigan
Summarised by AI from the official record, so it can contain mistakes.
At a glance
Key points
- Government is launching the National Youth Strategy to address young people's priorities through consultation.
- National Citizen Service programme will be wound down by the end of the financial year.
- Funding for DCMS youth programmes will increase to over 85 million in capital funding and 100 million from Dormant Assets in 2025/26.
Issue summary
The Government is launching the National Youth Strategy to better understand and address young people's priorities through an extensive consultation process.
Action requested
The strategy will be published next year, and the government will wind down the National Citizen Service programme by the end of the financial year. Additionally, funding for other DCMS youth programmes will increase in 2025/26, including over £85 million in capital funding and £100 million from Dormant Assets for youth outcomes.
Key facts
- The National Youth Strategy is being developed through consultation to better coordinate youth services.
- The National Citizen Service programme will wind down by the end of the financial year with engagement processes including Parliament.
- In 2025/26, funding for other DCMS youth programmes will increase to over £85 million in capital funding and allocate £100 million from Dormant Assets for youth outcomes between 2024 and 2028.