Question to the Ministry of Defence:

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to the Answer of 29 April 2025 to Question 46157 on Army Cadet Force: Training, when that review will take place.

We are reviewing how we can increase both the size and the offer of the Cadet Forces and have been engaging widely to consider how best to deliver these aims. We want more young people to be able to become Cadets given the fantastic benefits which can be gained from the Cadet experience, and we are looking to significantly grow Cadet numbers.

This work is closely aligned with the Strategic Defence Review and the resource requirements of any expansion will, of course, be evaluated against other priorities. It is worth emphasising, however, that our investment in Cadets represents excellent value for money. If the life outcomes of just 1% of Cadets change each year so that they are in education, training, or employment, the total annual cost of the Cadets is fully covered.