SCOUT MOVEMENT AND RECRUITMENT OF ADULT VOLUNTEERS

Early day motion 1591, tabled 3 June 2009 by Bob Russell (Liberal Democrat). Signed by 57 members.

That this House warmly welcomes the latest membership figures from the Scout Association which show the growing popularity of Scouting; notes the record number of girls involved in Scouting, with girls now matching boys in numbers joining the Movement; notes the rising number of adult volunteers; also notes the waiting list of 30,000 young people wanting to join the Scouts; recognises that without more adult volunteers this waiting list is likely to grow; welcomes the Government's recognition of the many benefits associated with volunteering in gaining skills and experience; calls on the Government to better signpost volunteering for job seekers as a means to enhance their career prospects; and urges the Government to explicitly promote the benefits of volunteering for youth organisations for people of all ages so that they can continue to grow to meet the needs of young people.

Signatures by party: Labour 30, Liberal Democrat 16, Conservative 5, DUP 4, Independent 2.