MP CHALLENGES GOVERNMENT OVER CADET FORCE CLOSURES
February 9, 2010 10:37 AM
Nick Harvey says, "I have been informed that the Ministry of Defence under pressure from the Department for Children, Schools and Families is to fund new state school cadet units by closing those in independent schools. This will mean the loss of half a dozen units a year.
"There can be no denying the long term benefits membership of such units bring, even for those who do not subsequently go on to join the armed forces.
"Clearly this is an area that the Government feels it can make 'efficiency' savings without any real harm or outcry, which is of course complete nonsense. Everyone recalls the uproar (and quite rightly) that greeted last year's TA cuts which resulted in a Government u-turn.
"I am currently lobbying the Secretaries of State for Defence and Children, Schools and Families on behalf of the Army Cadet Force Association to ensure adequate funding for an organisation that celebrates its 150th birthday this year."
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