Youth Select Committee

The Youth Select Committee with the Speaker of the House of Commons

This new body gives young people the opportunity to scrutinise public issues and hold inquiries into topics most relevant to them


Public transport inquiry

Rt Hon John Bercow MP, Speaker of the House of Commons, and Dara Farrell, BYC Vice ChairThe Youth Select Committee - launched by the British Youth Council (BYC) and supported by the House of Commons - mirrors the UK Parliament Select Committee structure.

Young people get the chance to scrutinise issues and hold inquiries on public matters they find important.

The Youth Select Committee is made up of 11 young people aged 18 and under, and includes both elected and reserved seats to ensure a broad representation of interests from all parts of the UK.  


Terms of reference: Public transport inquiry

Public transport was identified as a priority by the UK Youth Parliament in 2011. The inquiry seeks:

  • 'To inquire into issues and concerns around safe, affordable and accessible transport for young people and make recommendations to decision makers to address them.'


Oral evidence sessions in July 2012

The Committee's oral evidence sessions were held in the Boothroyd Room, Portcullis House on Friday 6 July and Friday 13 July.


Committee report due September 2012

The Committee report has now been published:

Youth Select Committee - background

BYC memberThe Youth Select Committee has received advice from members of the House of Commons Transport Select Committee, as well as induction training and mentoring from Parliamentary Clerks and British Youth Council staff.

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