Written question asked by Tim Loughton (Conservative) on Thursday, 2 December 2004, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 14 December 2004. It was answered by Ivan Lewis (Labour) on Tuesday, 14 December 2004 on behalf of the Department for Education and Skills.

Dept for Education and Skills

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Skills, when he expects to publish a report on the results of his investment of £27 million in volunteering by students announced in 2000; what projects have been undertaken as a result of the £27 million investment for volunteering by students he announced in 2000; and how the cost effectiveness of that investment will be assessed.

Answer: Tim Loughton: To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Skills (1) when he expects to publish a report on the results of his investment of £27 million in volunteering by students announced in 2000; [203200] (2) what projects have been undertaken as a result of the £27 million investment for volunteering by students he announced in 2000; and how the cost effectiveness of that investment will be assessed. [203201] Mr. Ivan Lewis: The projects undertaken include students volunteering in schools, prisons, hospitals or local community organisations and groups; student volunteers in cultural and sporting events end environmental projects; and student volunteers to coach young people in sport and drama. More than 30,000 people have benefited. The Higher Education Funding council for England will Produce a report in spring 2005 assessing the initiative.

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