§ 39. Sir Ralph Glynasked the Minister of Defence if he can now supply the further information in regard to objects and future position of the cadet forces of the Navy, Army and Air Force, especially in regard to the pay and conditions of cadet officers; and what is the final arrangement for the administration of Royal Air Force cadets in the County Territorial and Auxiliary Forces Associations, as indicated by his predecessor on 2nd July, 1947.
§ Mr. ShinwellThe Cadet Forces provide pre-Service training in military and allied subjects and also in citizenship. Several improvements in the conditions of service of Cadet Force officers have recently been introduced. These officers may now receive pay for up to 28 days per year; they are entitled to marriage allowance under certain conditions; they receive either free rations or ration allowance while attending camps or courses of instruction. As regards the last part of the hon. and gallant Member's Question, the future administration of the Air Training Corps is to be discussed during April at a series of regional conferences at which the Council of Territorial and Auxiliary Forces Associations will be represented.