HC Deb 15 December 1942 vol 385 cc1746-7
17. Captain Duncan

asked the Secretary of State for War whether he has now permitted the establishment of a company of Army cadets in Kensington?

Sir J. Grigg

I understand that such a unit is about to be formed.

27. Sir William Davison

asked the Secretary of State for War whether he can now say what arrangements have been made for increasing the authorised establishment for Army cadets in the London area?

Sir J. Grigg

The authorised establishment of the Army Cadet Force in the London area was increased on 6th October, 1942, and recruiting to complete the new establishment is taking place.

Sir W. Davison

Does my right hon. Friend remember that in September last I drew his attention to the fact that the Army Cadet establishment of 175,000 for the country had not been reached, whereas the very small establishment of 4,500 for the London area had been reached many months ago, involving the refusal of the establishment of a cadet company in Kensington? Does he not recognise how undesirable it is that boys anxious and willing to become Army cadets should be thwarted in their desire?

Sir J. Grigg

I answered an earlier Question on this subject, when I stated that a unit was now being formed there.

Sir W. Davison

Can my right hon. Friend say by how many the establishment of the London area is being increased?