YOUNG PEOPLE IN DEPRIVED AREAS

Early day motion 677, tabled 10 January 2008 by Barry Sheerman (Labour). Signed by 63 members.

That this House is concerned about the plight of young people in deprived areas and welcomes Save the Children and British Gas grants scheme aimed at empowering and engaging children and young people in those areas who actively want to make a difference to their lives and the lives of their community; congratulates Save the Children and British Gas Help Yourselves award winners; encourages young people with ideas about improving their local community to apply for awards of £1,000 to £10,000 through the scheme; and calls on the Government to do more to support young people living in deprived areas.

Signatures by party: Labour 38, Liberal Democrat 15, Conservative 5, DUP 2, Social Democratic and Labour Party 2, Independent 1.