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Debate between Gareth Thomas and Hugh Robertson
Thursday 9th February 2012

(12 years, 9 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Gareth Thomas Portrait Mr Gareth Thomas (Harrow West) (Lab/Co-op)
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On something slightly different, will Ministers explain how they intend to turn the enthusiasm to volunteer to help with the Olympics into long-term volunteering in our communities, given the decision to axe funding for the national volunteer service?

Hugh Robertson Portrait Hugh Robertson
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The answer to that is very simple. A fantastic new scheme called “Join In”, which is being promoted by the Cabinet Office, will do exactly that.