All 1 Debates between Earl of Listowel and Lord Peston

Government: Office for Civil Society

Debate between Earl of Listowel and Lord Peston
Wednesday 21st July 2010

(14 years, 5 months ago)

Lords Chamber
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Lord Peston Portrait Lord Peston
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My Lords, I was under the impression—

Earl of Listowel Portrait The Earl of Listowel
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My Lords, does the Minister agree that for the third sector and charities to be effective they need to be supported by excellent social workers, excellent youth workers and other excellent professionals? Will he discuss with his colleagues whether the superb Teach First scheme might not now be spread in some form towards social work and youth work so that people who might have thought of entering the City will instead at this time of recession consider other areas and we can have the benefit of their enthusiasm and expertise?