§ Mr. Litterickasked the Secretary of State for Defence (1) what is the current membership of the Army cadet force in Northern Ireland; and what it was 10 years ago;
(2) how many Army cadet force units are currently active in Northern Ireland; where they are located; and how many existed 10 years ago;
(3) what small arms training is currently given to Army cadet force members in Northern Ireland; and what other weapons training is provided.
§ Mr. Robert C. BrownThe Army Cadet Force is a voluntary youth organisation sponsored by the Army. In Northern Ireland there are currently 61 detachments located in:
compared with 51 in 1969. The cadet strength is now 1,693 and was 1,322 in 1969. Small arms training is confined to the old no. 4 303 rifle; the .22 rifle and air rifles.
Belfast 11 Co. Antrim 11 Co. Down 10 Co. Armagh 11 Londonderry 18