The card scheme will be supported by a national network and initially funded by central government, but the green paper says over time authorities would be expected to fund sports and other activities by topping up credits on the card.
Hughes said disadvantaged young people would get a monthly credit, expected to be about 12. The Department for Education and Skills said it will run pilots giving these top-ups to 13- to 16-year-olds next year.
"Every young person will have a one-off payment from the Government, but it will be possible for them to earn credits, or for their parents to put money on the card," said Hughes.
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