Written Question·Department for Culture, Media and Sport·UIN 117211

Youth Services

Tabled: 2 March 2026

Answered: 9 March 2026

Question

Josh Dean

To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, whether she plans to introduce new duties on councils to deliver youth services.

Answer

Stephanie Peacock

As set out in the National Youth Strategy, we will explore reviewing the current local authorities’ statutory duty for youth services and how to empower local authorities to better deliver on their responsibilities for youth services.DCMS recognises the i...

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