Written Question·Ministry of Defence·UIN 55115

Armed Forces: Cadets

Tabled: 30 May 2025

Answered: 4 June 2025

Named Day

Question

Mr Andrew Snowden

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what steps his Department is taking to increase participation by (a) young people and (b) young people from (i) disadvantaged and (ii) underrepresented communities in Cadet Units in Fylde constituencies.

Answer

Al Carns

We are committed to sustaining and growing the Ministry of Defence (MOD) Cadet Forces across the UK, including in the Fylde constituency. Uplift in Cadet numbers will benefit all regions of the UK, but it will be targeted at those communities most in need...

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