The debate, which took place as young people and practitioners gathered outside parliament for the Choose Youth rally, saw high-profile peers challenge schools minister Lord Hill over the government’s role in securing youth services.
Liberal Democrat spokeswoman on children and families in the House of Lords Baroness Walmsley challenged schools minister Lord Hill over what the government’s role is in ensuring local authorities meet their statutory duty to provide positive activities for young people.
She said: "Twenty-eight local authorities have not declared what their youth services plans are, as they are required to do by law. What can the government do to protect youth services in those areas as local authorities have a statutory duty to provide positive experiences for young people?"
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