Written question asked by Willie Rennie (Liberal Democrat) on Wednesday, 18 November 2009, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 23 November 2009. It was answered by Bill Rammell (Labour) on Wednesday, 2 December 2009 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.

Armed Forces: Cadets

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence (1) what funding will be disbursed to the army cadet programme in (a) 2009, (b) 2010 and (c) 2011;

Answer: [holding answer 23 November 2009]: The funding disbursed to the army cadet programme in 2009 was £42.46 million. In-year savings have reduced this amount by £4 million.Planning is under way across the Army for next and future financial years but it is too early to say what the outcome of this will be.We are extremely grateful to the adult cadet instructors for their commitment and dedication. As a result of their leadership, the vast majority of cadet detachments are riding out the temporary difficulties caused by the reduction in the Army Cadet Force budget this year.

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