§ 39. Brigadier - General CLIFTON BROWNasked the Secretary of State for War whether, in view of the value of the cadet movement as a recruiting ground for the Regular and Territorial Armies, and the fact that the success of cadet corps depends largely upon annual camps, he proposes to accord them any financial assistance towards the holding of such camps?
Mr. COOPERYes, Sir. I propose to waive in certain circumstances the charges hitherto made, to cover depreciation and the cost of handling, etc., at ordnance depots, in respect of camping equipment loaned to cadet corps. The concession will apply to cadet corps enrolled in the British National Cadet Association and affiliated to units of the Regular or Territorial Army. It will be subject to the total cost not exceeding £1,500 in any year.
Brigadier-General BROWNWhile thanking my right hon. Friend, may I ask him whether he will ask the Territorial Associations to take full advantage of the new facilities?
Mr. J. J. DAVIDSONWill the right hon. Gentleman also respect the desire of local authorities who do not wish their young people to have this training?
§ Mr. MICHAEL BEAUMONTIs that concession to take effect this year, and is it not the parents, and not the local authorities, who should be considered?
§ Mr. SPEAKERThat is another question.
§ Mr. BEAUMONTMay I have an answer as to whether the concession is to take effect this year?