Cleethorpes MP, Martin Vickers, has highlighted the great success of the National Citizen Service during questions in the House of Commons.
Speaking during a debate on the National Citizen Service, Martin spoke of his support for the programme. Martin also spoke of how football clubs and other organisations can be instrumental in facilitating young people's involvement in the programme; Grimsby Town Sports and Education Trust have been one such provider.
Martin asked the Minister:
"I welcome the Minister’s answer. I am a tremendous supporter of the NCS programme, having seen the work done in north-east Lincolnshire, where the programme is delivered by Grimsby Town Sports and Education Trust. Does he agree that encouraging football clubs and similar organisations in this area encourages our young people to get even more involved in the programme?"
In response, the Minister for Civil Society, Rob Wilson MP, welcomed the role of Grimsby Town in enabling the National Citizen Service in our area to be a success.
The Minister said:
"I join my hon. Friend in thanking Grimsby Town for the part it played in supporting nearly 200 young people taking part in the NCS in his constituency and the surrounding area in 2014. In particular, I pay tribute to Graham Rodger and Lee Stephens for leading an excellent team. I understand from my hon. Friend that it contains a former Grimsby Town goalkeeper, so it could be said that the NCS is in safe hands."