CRAFT TRAINING PROGRAMME

Early day motion 2450, tabled 10 November 2008 by Tim Farron (Liberal Democrat). Signed by 18 members.

That this House congratulates the success of art and craft schemes in preventing crime among young people in Westmorland at the J de V Arts Care Trust; notes that as a result self-esteem is boosted in 80 per cent. of the pupils who attend; recognises that those on the training schemes were prepared to seek paid employment or return to education; and welcomes the potential for such schemes to be employed across the country.

Signatures by party: Labour 8, Liberal Democrat 7, DUP 2, UKIP 1.