During questions to the Department for Culture, Media and Sport, Martin praised the work of the National Citizen Service (NCS) scheme in the local area. Martin also asked the Minister, Rob Wilson MP, what he was doing to promote the scheme further, and offered him a visit to Cleethorpes to view some of the local NCS projects.
Martin Vickers (Cleethorpes) (Con)
The National Citizen Service has done a great deal to encourage young people in north-east Lincolnshire, and in Cleethorpes in particular, to broaden their horizons. What further action is the Minister taking to promote participation in the scheme, and will he commit to visit some of the projects in Cleethorpes?
The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport (Mr Rob Wilson)
My hon. Friend is a big supporter of the NCS and I am aware that coastal areas face significant challenges. The NCS can and does have a significant impact on helping those areas. It is therefore great news that there is a place in the NCS for every young person who wants one. This summer alone, 285 young people in north-east Lincolnshire have taken part. Subject to my diary, I am very happy to visit the schemes in his area.
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