Written questions

Youth Services: Finance

Commons · Question 70071 · Tabled 22 Jul 2025 · Department for Culture, Media and Sport · Official record

Answered 5 Sep 2025

Question

Asked by Joe Robertson

To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of the introduction of combined authorities on youth services funding.

Answer

Answered by Stephanie Peacock, 5 Sep 2025

We are working with the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government on the introduction of combined authorities and the potential impact this will have on youth services. Local Authorities have a statutory duty to secure, so far as is reasonably...