Written question asked by Mark Francois (Conservative) on Monday, 15 December 2025, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 18 December 2025 (named day). It was answered by Louise Sandher-Jones (Labour) on Thursday, 18 December 2025 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.
Cadets: Crowborough
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, which official, team, or directorate within his Department is responsible for identifying a new training location for the Crowborough cadets, now that Crowborough Training Camp has been earmarked to accommodate asylum seekers.
- Answer
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An alternative temporary venue in Crowborough to deliver weeknight training has been identified by the Army Cadet Force. Its suitability is being reviewed by the Royal Navy Cadet Force and Royal Air Force Air Cadets.
The Ministry of Defence continues to work with the Home Office to assess the potential impact that housing asylum seekers on military bases could have on our Cadet Forces and future activities, and to develop any necessary mitigating actions.
We have been clear that our priority remains ensuring these developments have limited impact on our Cadets, and we will always apply the appropriate safeguarding measures so that Cadet programmes can continue to be delivered.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- 99715
- Session
- 2024-26
- Grouped for answer
- Yes
- Subjects
- Asylum Cadets Crowborough Training Camp Crowborough
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