Written Question·Department for Culture, Media and Sport·UIN 31679

Youth Services: Community Development and Economic Situation

Tabled: 13 February 2025

Answered: 27 February 2025

Question

Harpreet Uppal

To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, if she will make an assessment of the potential impact of (a) youth and (b) other preventative services on (i) social cohesion and (ii) the economy.

Answer

Stephanie Peacock

Youth work is estimated to have an indirect economic value of £3.2 billion, including £0.5 billion from decreased crime, £1.7 billion from improved health, and £0.8 billion from increased employment and education. There is also evidence that youth social ...

ⓘ

This is an extract from the Parliament API. Search the full answer on Parliament.uk (UIN 31679) →