Lord Evans of Rainow
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(13 years, 11 months ago)
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Mr Maude
That was a very good effort from the right hon. Gentleman, but we believe that the coalition’s programme to increase the number of academies is very valuable. It is part of the process of giving much more power to parents, and of giving the schools that are available for local people the ability to reflect what they want rather than what central planners dictate.
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.
Graham Evans
The national citizen service will provide a vital outlet, especially for disadvantaged young people in my constituency of Weaver Vale. How can we ensure that this group of young people get involved?