HC Deb 11 February 1997 vol 290 c85W
15. Mr. Waterson

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence what plans he has to encourage cadet corps in(a) schools and (b) elsewhere. [13729]

Mr. Soames

The Government are considering ways of increasing the scope of the cadet forces to allow even more young people to benefit from voluntary membership. A thorough examination of where resources can be most effectively applied is currently under way.

16. Sir Colin Shepherd

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence what is the current strength of the sea cadet, Army cadet and the Air Force cadet units. [13730]

Mr. Soames

The current strengths of these cadet forces total 22,375 adults, and 88,780 cadets. I have placed a breakdown of these figures in the Library of the House.

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