YOUTH ACTIVITIES (Setting up of co-ordinating body)

Mr J. F. Conceicao asked the Minister for Culture whether any decision has been taken with regard to the setting up of a co-ordinating body for youth activities.

The Minister for Culture (Mr Jek Yeun Thong): Mr Speaker, Sir, it has been decided that a National Youth Co-ordinating Committee be established to co-ordinate youth activities in Singapore. The Committee will comprise representatives from the Ministries of Social Affairs, Education, Culture, Labour and the People's Association. The People's Association will chair the National Youth Co-ordinating Committee.