In a statement on constitutional reform last week, Brown said the youthparliament should be allowed to meet in Parliament on a day when MPsaren't using the chamber.
England's children's commissioner Al Aynsley-Green said: "I am thrilledto hear Brown has announced that he will invite the UK Youth Parliamentinto the chamber. By welcoming children and young people into the seatof political power and decision-making, we will see a clear sign thatthe Government is serious about listening to and valuing ourchildren."
Fiona Booth, chief executive of democracy charity the Hansard Society,added: "Anything that makes Parliament more accessible to young peopleis a good thing."
Brown also said an inquiry into lowering the voting age from 18 to 16should take place.
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