The bill will place a duty on local authorities to provide services for young people. Youth work is not mentioned specifically as part of these services, but a government amendment would add the term "personal and social development" (YPN, 12-18 July, p2).
During a debate last week peers clarified that this means youth work.
Education minister Lord Adonis said: "It was always our intention that youth work should be a key priority in the extension of leisure time, recreational and positive activities for young people. Having it in the bill in this way will ensure that it receives that priority."
Tom Wylie, the chief executive of The National Youth Agency, said the clarification was welcome.
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