Backbench Business — Gangs and Serious Youth Violence

Part of the debate – in the House of Commons at 12:43 pm on 3 March 2016.

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Photo of Chuka Umunna Chuka Umunna Labour, Streatham 12:43, 3 March 2016

My hon. Friend is making a very important point. So many activities that are provided for young people are not statutory. A lot of youth provision is not statutory, so it is often first in line for cuts. I am desperately trying not to be party political, but the 56% cut in the local government grant from central Government to our local authorities will inevitably have an impact on the support that local authorities can give to third sector organisations working on this matter.