As recently as January, youth minister Beverley Hughes in reply to a parliamentary question expressed confidence in the "good progress" being made to set up the youth opportunity card pilots.
Just weeks later, as revealed by Young People Now, the Government has decided to shelve the scheme, admitting it was not feasible (YPN, 28 February6 March, p2). In view of the reports of the technological difficulties over the past year that have prevented the pilot from getting off the ground, many in the sector will be tempted to say, "Told you so".
In the 10 local authorities that were to pilot the card, there is disappointment. Others are relieved the decision was made before millions of pounds were wasted. So what went wrong?
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