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Written question asked by Julian Knight (Independent (affiliation)) on Wednesday, 7 June 2023, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 12 June 2023. It was answered by Andrew Murrison (Conservative) on Wednesday, 14 June 2023 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.


Sea Cadet Corps: Engineering

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment his Department has made of the effectiveness of the Engineering Pathway (Marine Society and Sea Cadets) Grant.

Answer

The grants made by the Marine Society and Sea Cadets (MSSC) to both the Marine Engineering Pathway and the Petrol Pier Pontoon are assessed to have had a positive effect.

The MSSC Marine Engineering Pathway is a national Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) initiative which is providing workshops to 10,000 young people a year in schools across the UK. It offers a practical understanding of the world of marine engineering and highlights key issues such as climate change and career opportunities in the maritime sector.

The MSSC Offshore Fleet consists of five vessels which are based at Fort Blockhouse in Gosport, Hampshire and operate around the UK coastline delivering week-long life-changing voyages for Sea Cadets. Berthing and access to the Offshore Fleet is via the Petrol Pier pontoon which is used to deliver groups of Sea Cadets safely to their vessels.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
188316
Session
2022-23
Grouped for answer
Yes
Subjects
Engineering Sea Cadet Corps
Link
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