Question to the Ministry of Defence:

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what steps his Department is taking to support the recruitment and retention of Cadet Force Adult Volunteers.

Cadet Force Adult Volunteers are central to the success and growth of the Cadet Forces.

The Government will implement a Volunteer First approach to improve recruitment and retention by simplifying onboarding, introducing more flexible volunteering opportunities, reducing administrative burdens, enhancing training, recognition and wellbeing support, and ensuring volunteers are properly supported and reimbursed for reasonable expenses. These measures will help build a stronger, more sustainable adult volunteer cohort for the future.