HC Deb 18 May 1943 vol 389 cc913-4
2. Mr. Woodburn

asked the Secretary of State for War what educational and recreational schemes exist for Army cadets?

Sir J. Grigg

In units based on schools the governing bodies of the schools are responsible for the education and recreation of the cadets. Other units are encouraged to develop their own club life, and they are often connected with existing boys' clubs and youth centres. In co-operation with the Board of Education and the local education authorities, a technical training scheme for these cadets was introduced in 1942, which includes such subjects as engineering.

Mr. Woodburn

Will the right hon. Gentleman look into the schemes run under the supervision of the Air Ministry and the Admiralty, because his scheme is considered much inferior to those in respect of the facilities offered to these youths?

Sir J. Grigg

I will certainly do that, without accepting the implications of the last part of the Supplementary Question.