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Minister 'committed' to review of youth work guidance despite delay

2 mins read Youth Work
A delayed call for evidence as part of a review of statutory guidance for council youth services will "happen very shortly", according to the government minister responsible for youth policy.

Speaking to CYP Now, Baroness Diana Barran said her office was "keen to get going" with the public call - which was due to take place over eight weeks from late July, but has been delayed by the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS).

Concerns have been raised by the youth work sector that the delay, alongside a general election, could mean the review is not published for some months.

Baroness Barran declined to explain the delay, but said: "We're completely committed to going ahead with that. 

"I think we're going to be making an announcement shortly. Everybody is keen to get going with it."

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