Oral QuestionMinistry of Defence

If he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities.

Tabled: 2 September 2025Answered: 8 September 2025

Asked by

Adam Thompson

LabourErewash

Answering Minister

the Secretary of State for Defence

Answer from Hansard

Al Carns

The expansion of the cadets—30% by 2030— is front and centre of my portfolio. We will ensure that the £70 million is spent on expanding the services, as well as increasing the standard of training, insight and access that cadets have across the country.