Written question asked by Andrew Dismore (Labour) on Wednesday, 2 December 1998, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 3 December 1998. It was answered by George Mudie (Labour) on Thursday, 3 December 1998 on behalf of the Department for Education and Employment.

Dept for Education and Employment

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Employment, statement on the outcome of the EU Youth Affairs Council meeting on 26th November.

Answer: Mr. Dismore: To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Employment if he will make a statement on the outcome of the EU Youth Affairs Council meeting on 26 November. [62772] Mr. Mudie: I attended the Council of Youth Ministers in Brussels on 26 November. The Council agreed unanimously a resolution proposed by the Presidency encouraging the Community and member states to involve young people in decision- making at all levels. The Council also discussed the Commission's proposal for a Community youth action programme from the year 2000 but was unable to reach an agreed common position.

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