§ Mr. Martenasked the Secretary of State for Defence what is the present strength of the Combined Cadet Force; what is the total amount of money they receive from official sources; and if he will make a statement on their future.
§ Mr. BoydenThe current strength of the Combined Cadet Force is approximately 49,050. In 1966–67 the total cost of the Combined Cadet Force was £968,000 on the three Service Votes.
§ Mr. Wallasked the Secretary of State for Defence what is the total strength of units of the Combined Cadet Force and the number of schools that maintain units of the Combined Cadet Force; and what proposals he has for increasing this training in leadership and responsibility.
§ Mr. BoydenThe current strength of units of the Combined Cadet Force is approximately:
R.N. … … 5,340 cadets Army … … 34,590 cadets R.A.F. … … 9,120 cadets 292 schools maintain units of the Combined Cadet Force. I have no proposls at present for increasing this training.