Today is the annual sitting of UK Youth Parliament in the House of Commons. More than 200 Members of Youth Parliament from across the UK will participate in today’s debate. This is an important opportunity for young people to speak in Parliament on the issues that matter to them.
Morning session
Mr Speaker welcomes MYPs & makes opening remarks
Penny Mordaunt MP, Leader of the House, addresses the UK Youth Parliament
Lilian Greenwood MP, Shadow Minister (Culture, Media and Sport, addresses the UK Youth Parliament
Stuart Andrew MP, Under Secretary of State of DCMS, addresses the UK Youth Parliament
Debate 1 – Holiday Hunger – Create provisions to ensure young people have access to meals outside of term time.
Debate 2 – Quality of Food – For school meals to be made using good, healthy and nutritious ingredients and none ultra-processed foods.
Overseas Territories & Crown Dependencies Special Speeches
Mr Speaker makes closing remarks