Question to the Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport:
When he plans to allocate the £500 million Youth Investment Fund.
The £500 million Youth Investment Fund remains a manifesto commitment for transformative levelling up across the country over the course of the parliament.
£30 million of the fund was committed at the Spending Review as capital investment in youth services for 2021-22, which is on top of the £750 million charity funding package. This will provide an investment in new and refurbished spaces for young people, so they can access positive activities and support from youth workers.
Further details of the timetable for allocation will be announced in due course, following a review of youth funding.