HC Deb 30 October 1911 vol 30 c676W
Mr. NIELD

asked the Under-Secretary of State for War what is the present number of cadet units recognised by the several Territorial Force Associations; what is the number of cadets in each unit; how many units are now organised as battalions; and what number of unite are clothed in the universal field service or other recognised military uniform?

Colonel SEELY

There are at present five squadrons, four batteries, and 257 companies of cadet units, of which the last-named are organised into twenty-nine-battalions, and eighty-three additional companies. On the 1st August last the total strength of the cadet force amounted to 14,399 all ranks; the details of each unit are not at the present moment available. There is no obligation for a cadet unit to wear field service or any other uniform, and no information regarding the present types of uniform adopted is at present available.

Mr. NIELD

asked the Under-Secretary of State for War what number of other companies or organisations, e.g., Church Lads' Brigades or Boy Scouts, have units recognised by the various Territorial Force Associations?

Colonel SEELY

All units recognised are included in the figures given in reply to Question 27. Amongst these the following have been recognised as cadet units:—

London Diocesan Church Lads Brigade 10 battalions.
Church Lads'Brigade 4 battalions.
Oratory Boys'Brigade 1 battalion.
Boy Scouts 3 companies.