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Written question asked by Lord Lingfield (Conservative) on Monday, 8 June 2020, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Monday, 22 June 2020. It was answered by Baroness Goldie (Conservative) on Monday, 15 June 2020 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.


Cadets: Coronavirus

Question

Her Majesty's Government what steps they are taking to support the cadet forces to resume their normal activities as the COVID-19 lockdown is lifted.

Answer

Face-to-face cadet activity has been suspended since 17 March but a significant effort by adult volunteers to engage cadets in virtual activities has resulted in around 70% of units participating online. This important action is being taken to retain the engagement of young people and adult volunteers and to prepare for when normal cadet activities recommence.

Planning is currently underway across the cadet forces for a gradual step-by-step return to face-to-face cadet activity in line with Government guidance on easing COVID-19 restrictions. The Service cadet organisations are ready to support cadet units returning to normal cadet activity when it is right to do so.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL5387
Session
2019-21
Subjects
Cadets Coronavirus
Contains statistics
Yes
Link
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