Bill Rammell, a minister at the Department for Education and Skills, told a Local Government Association conference on youth that there is a "significant disconnect" between European policy and the lives of young people in the UK.
Rammell said that while the Government is trying to increase young people's choice, through measures such as the opportunity card scheme, it is important that they also have a voice on European issues.
European Youth Week is being held from 5-11 December. Rammell said: "We need to think about how we can get the most benefit from the programme and, particularly, how disadvantaged young people can participate."
Register Now to Continue Reading
Thank you for visiting Children & Young People Now and making use of our archive of more than 60,000 expert features, topics hubs, case studies and policy updates. Why not register today and enjoy the following great benefits:
What's Included
-
Free access to 4 subscriber-only articles per month
-
Email newsletter providing advice and guidance across the sector
Already have an account? Sign in here
