HC Deb 25 January 1999 vol 324 cc2-3W
15. Mr. Miller

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence if he will make a statement on the Government's current expenditure plans in relation to cadets. [65538]

19. Mr. Andy King

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence if he will make a statement on the Government's expenditure plans in relation to cadets. [65542]

Mr. Doug Henderson

We are fully committed to supporting the Cadet Forces. Our planned expenditure in the current financial year totals some £58 million. As a further indication of its commitment, the Government previously announced an increase in cadet forces' expenditure of £3 million over the next four years. This is in addition to up to £12 million which will be made available in order to ensure that those cadet units affected by Reserve Forces' Restructuring announced within the Strategic Defence Review will be provided with alternative accommodation.