DUKE OF EDINBURGH'S AWARD

Summary

That this House congratulates all involved in the Duke of Edinburgh's Award; acknowledges that since the award's inception in 1956 more than three million young people between the ages of 14 and 25 years have participated, and welcomes the fact that around 100,000 join every year; recognises that the award provides an opportunity for people from all backgrounds to take part on equal terms in meeting the challenges of modern times with an enjoyable, demanding and rewarding programme of personal development of the highest quality; pays tribute to His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh for his commitment over the past 44 years and, whilst noting it was announced at the Award's General Council meeting on 21 November that His Royal Highness is to step down next year as Chair of the Trustees, is delighted that he continues as Patron of the Award; and look forward to increasing numbers of young people participating in the Duke of Edinburgh's Award in the years ahead.

This text is taken from the official record. PoliticalRepo does not editorialize.

Timeline

1. 27 November 2000

   Early Day Motion

   That this House congratulates all involved in the Duke of Edinburgh's Award; acknowledges that since the award's inception in 1956 more than three million young people between the ages of 14 and 25 years have participated, and welcomes the fact that around 100,000 join every year; recognises that the award provides an opportunity for people from all backgrounds to take part on equal terms in meeting the challenges of modern times with an enjoyable, demanding and rewarding programme of personal development of the highest quality; pays tribute to His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh for his commitment over the past 44 years and, whilst noting it was announced at the Award's General Council meeting on 21 November that His Royal Highness is to step down next year as Chair of the Trustees, is delighted that he continues as Patron of the Award; and look forward to increasing numbers of young people participating in the Duke of Edinburgh's Award in the years ahead.

   Source: Early Day Motion

Votes

No vote records are attached yet.

Versions

No version snapshots stored. Document URLs remain at the source.

Documents

No documents linked.

Sponsors

• Sir Bob Russell · Liberal Democrat · Primary sponsor

Related records

No cross-record relationships stored yet.