Oral Question·Ministry of Defence
“If he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities.”
Tabled: 2 September 2025Answered: 8 September 2025
Asked by
Adam Thompson
Labour — Erewash
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.