Oral Question·Department for Culture, Media and Sport
“If she will make a statement on her departmental responsibilities.”
Tabled: 12 February 2026Answered: 26 February 2026
Asked by
Josh Newbury
Labour — Cannock Chase
Answering Minister
the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport
Answer from Hansard
The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport (Stephanie Peacock)
Spending on youth services in England saw a 73% reduction under the last Government. Too many areas like my hon. Friend’s then had no youth services. That is why our national youth strategy, backed by over £500 million, is reversing that trend, and I would be happy to discuss it further with him.