§ Mr. Garrettasked the Secretary of State for Defence what is the amount of grant given to the Northumbria Army cadet force for the years 1984, 1985 and 1986.
§ Mr. FreemanThe Northumbria Army cadet force is one of three army cadet forces administered by the North of England Territorial, Auxiliary and Volunteer Reserve Association, whose responsibility it is to allocate to them, on an individual basis, grants received from the Ministry of Defence. The grants are to cover certain administrative and travelling expenses and running costs relating to accommodation. The latest figures are for the financial years 1984–85, 1985–86 and 1986–87, and are shown in the following table:
Grants made by the North of England territorial army and volunteer reserve association to the Northumbria army cadet force 1984–85 £ 1985–86 £ 1986–87 £ Administration and Miscellaneous 7,276 7,410 7,924 Expenses Heating, Lighting, Cleaning and other charges 9,056 9,164 9,675 Travel 13,160 12,992 13,468 TOTALS 29,492 29,566 31,067