§ Captain REIDasked the Secretary of State for War what the total strength of the cadet movement is apart from the Church Lads Brigade; and whether he is prepared to secure issue of free kit and the restoration of the cadet grant and adequate facilities for camp?
§ Sir L. WORTHINGTON-EVANSThe total strength of the Territorial Cadet Force, apart from the Church Lads Brigade, is 32,409. It is not proposed to issue free kit to cadet units, but they are allowed to purchase certain articles of equipment from Government stocks at a low price. Recognised cadet units already enjoy facilities for camp in the way of the use of Government ground and the loan of camp equipment, so far as Army stocks permit. The question of the restoration of the cadet grant is at present under consideration.
§ Captain REIDasked the Secretary of State for War whether, in view of the number of rejections for enlistment and also in view of the need of an effective Territorial Army, he will consider setting up a small committee to encourage the development of the Territorial Cadet Force?
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§ Sir L. WORTHINGTON-EVANSThe Territorial Cadet Force is administered by the Council of County Associations who are advised by a committee composed of persons either connected with cadet organisations or whose experience is such as specially to qualify them for the direction of the Force. I do not think that any committee could be set up which would be better qualified to encourage the development of the Territorial Cadet Force.