HC Deb 16 April 1986 vol 95 cc418-20W
Mr. Beaumont-Dark

asked the Secretary of State for Defence what is the current annual cost of the Combined Cadet Corps; and how many school pupils are currently members of the corps.

Mr. Lee

On 1 April 1985, the last date for which we have precise figures, there were 42,878 cadet members of the Combined Cadet Force. The current annual cost of the CCF is some £3.7 million.

Mr. Beaumont-Dark

asked the Secretary of State for Defence if he has any plans to withdraw financial support from the Combined Cadet Corps; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Lee

No such decision has been taken.