§ Mr. WilkinsonTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence what plans he has(a) to disband, (b) merge and (c) move units of the Army Cadet Force and for the Cadet Corps in Northern Ireland in the next three years. [41399]
§ Mr. SoamesThere are currently no plans to disband, merge or move units of the Army Cadet Force or the Combined Cadet Force in Northern Ireland.
§ Mr. WilkinsonTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence what arrangements he is making for the Royal Air Force to provide air experience in powered aircraft to cadets of the Air Training Corps and Combined Cadet Force in Northern Ireland following the closure of No. 13 Air Experience Flight of the Royal Air Force volunteer reserve. [41390]
§ Mr. SoamesA proposal for the closure of No. 13 Air Experience Flight of the Air Cadet Organisation is still receiving consideration. If accepted, air cadets in Northern Ireland would be offered the same level of flying opportunities as cadets on the mainland, the establishment of a volunteer gliding school offering powered gliding, and the provision of opportunities for air experience flights during annual camps on the mainland.