HC Deb 10 June 1974 vol 874 c425W
Mr. Trotter

asked the Secretary of State for Defence what is the number of Army youth teams, the number of personnel employed in the teams and their annual cost.

Mr. William Rodgers

There are 79 Army youth teams employing a total of 395 personnel at an annual cost of £1.2 million.

Mr. Trotter

asked the Secretary of State for Defence if he will make a statement on the present and future work of Army youth teams.

Mr. William Rodgers

Army youth teams give practical assistance to youth organisations to provide young people with the opportunity to take part in character-building activities which might otherwise be beyond the scope of individual clubs, to inform them about life and conditions in the Army, and by so doing encourage those who are suitable to join the Army. It is not planned to change the role of these teams.