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Debate between Lord Evans of Rainow and Julian Smith
Wednesday 14th July 2010
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Graham Evans (Weaver Vale) (Con)
10. What progress has been made in setting up a national citizen service.
Julian Smith (Skipton and Ripon) (Con)
13. What progress he has made in establishing a national citizen service.
The Minister for the Cabinet Office and Paymaster General (Mr Francis Maude)
The coalition Government are committed to introducing a national citizen service to give young people an opportunity to develop the skills needed to be active and responsible citizens, mix with people from different backgrounds and get involved in their communities in order to promote engagement, cohesion and responsibility. Details of this programme will be announced by the Cabinet Office later this year, with a launch expected in 2011.