Context
The MP noted concerns about the government's support for cadet forces despite launching a national youth strategy. He referenced previous cuts to cadets and asked whether the school staff instructor grant could be restored.
Question
I agree wholeheartedly with the Minister about the benefits of the cadets, so why have the Government cut support to cadets, even as they were launching a national youth strategy? The question is: can that gap in support be plugged and the school staff instructor grant be restored so that more children—hopefully, many more children—in state schools can benefit from joining the cadets?
Answer from Alistair Carns
I am conducting a review into cadets and reserves. The cadet expansion programme will still receive £3.6 million in Government funding through the Ministry of Defence, and I can reassure the right hon. Member that we are fully committed to supporting the cadet expansion programme.
Not addressed: The specific question about restoring the school staff instructor grant was not addressed with a commitment or timeline.
How: Under Review, I Can Reassure
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