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Debate between Karen Lumley and Nick Hurd
Wednesday 29th January 2014
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Mr Hurd
Yes, we should. I thank my hon. Friend for his support for the National Citizen Service. The NCS has a twin value: it gives young people the chance to do something in their community and, as he said, it helps them to develop confidence and skills that will make them more employable. That is why we are so ambitious for it and why there is cross-party support for it, led by the Leader of the Opposition.
Karen Lumley (Redditch) (Con)
T1. If he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities.