§ 12. Lord John Hopeasked the Secretary of State for War how many local authorities have refused to allow the formation of cadet forces in schools within their jurisdiction.
§ Mr. ShinwellComplete information as to which local education authorities have refused to allow the formation of cadet contingents in schools within their jurisdiction is not available to my Department. I understand, however, that the great majority have no objection to cadet contingents in schools, and during 1948, 58 schools, previously without cadets, have raised new contingents. 719 At the moment there are already more cadets in schools than ever before, and my information is that in many areas consideration is being given to the formation of still more contingents.
§ Lord John HopeWhy cannot the Minister answer the Question on the Paper?
§ Mr. ShinwellI think I have replied to the Question.
§ Lord John HopeI asked how many local authorities had refused to allow the formation of these cadet forces. The Minister said the information was not available. May I ask why not?
§ Mr. ShinwellPart of my reply was that complete information is not available.
§ Lord John HopeWhy not?
§ Mr. ShinwellBecause it is not complete information.