“What steps she is taking to ensure that local authorities fulfil their statutory duties in the delivery of youth services.”
Asked by
David Williams
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)
Local authorities play a vital role in delivering youth services and have a statutory duty to provide sufficient leisure-time activities and facilities, in line with local needs. This Government inherited local authorities that were on their knees, and in that context some are struggling to meet their duties. That is why, as part of our wider investment in young people, we are investing over £8 million this year to support local authorities.