Oral Answers to Questions

Paul Davies Excerpts

Monday 26th January 2026 Commons Chamber

The Secretary of State was asked—

[Paul Davies (Colne Valley) (Lab)]

1. What steps he is taking to support the roll-out of youth hubs.

[Patrick Hurley (Southport) (Lab)]

3. What steps he is taking to support the roll-out of youth hubs.

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[Paul Davies]

I recently met with James Boyle, who runs Longwood FC, a grassroots football club for young people in my constituency. Longwood FC has had a really positive impact on the mental health and physical wellbeing of the young people involved, and is a great example of community-led youth engagement. I commend the Government for their investment in such youth engagement through youth hubs across the country. Can the Minister confirm the timetable for the roll-out of youth hubs in my constituency?

[Pat McFadden]

I congratulate my hon. Friend’s constituent James Boyle on his work running several teams at Longwood FC. That is a great example, and a number of youth hubs are located in football clubs and other sporting organisations. I understand that Huddersfield youth hub currently serves at least some of my hon. Friend’s constituents, but if he wants to explore further options, I encourage him to contact his local jobcentre so that it can work with local partners to see what is possible.