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Written question asked by Colin Shepherd (Conservative), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 11 February 1997. It was answered by Lord Soames of Fletching (Conservative) on Tuesday, 11 February 1997 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.


Ministry of Defence

Question
What is the current strength of the Sea Cadet, Army Cadet and the Air Force Cadet units. - Including figures and ref to breakdown of figures in the Library (DEP/3 4616). (Failed OPQ).
Answer

Sir Colin Shepherd: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence what is the current strength of the sea cadet, Army cadet and the Air Force cadet units. [13730] Mr. Soames: The current strengths of these cadet forces total 22,375 adults, and 88,780 cadets. I have placed a breakdown of these figures in the Library of the House.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
13730; 290 c85W
Session
1996-97
Question not reached
Yes
Subjects
Armed forces Cadets
Contains statistics
Yes