UK YOUTH CHARITY

Early day motion 337, tabled 29 June 2010 by Natascha Engel (Labour). Signed by 35 members.

That this House recognises the need to be positive about youth, as the vast majority of young people make a positive contribution to society; notes the work of the charity UK Youth in supporting 750,000 young people to raise their aspirations, realise their potential and recognise their achievements; further recognises the value of non-formal learning in helping young people achieve their goals; further notes the importance of offering an alternative curriculum through non-formal learning to young people who struggle with mainstream education; calls for greater recognition of the achievements of such young people who are making progress within an alternative curriculum; and congratulates UK Youth for its work in this sector as it celebrates its centenary in 2010.

Signatures by party: Labour 13, Liberal Democrat 11, DUP 4, Conservative 3, Social Democratic and Labour Party 3, Independent 1.