Written question asked by Phil Hope (Labour) on Thursday, 21 March 2002, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Friday, 12 April 2002. It was answered by John Denham (Labour) on Friday, 12 April 2002 on behalf of the Home Office.

Home Office

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, how the implementation of the Children and Young Peoples Unit Core Principles for Government will be evaluated.

Answer: Phil Hope: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department how the implementation of the Children and Young People's Unit Core Principles for Government will be evaluated. [46328] Mr. Denham: I have been asked to reply. Departments will be encouraged to develop an evaluation strategy as part of their implementation of the Core Principles over the coming year. The Unit will monitor action across Government, including on evaluation and will publish reports on the progress made. The Unit will be in an excellent position to identify and disseminate: (a) real innovation in how Departments consult and engage with children and young people in the formulation and delivery of their policies, and (b) mainstreaming strategies through which engaging children and young people becomes part of Central Government's wider work in consulting with the public.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 46328; 383 c634W;383 c653W
Session: 2001-02
Subjects: Children Politics and government Public participation Policy Young people Children and Young People's Unit
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk