Question to the Ministry of Defence:

To ask His Majesty's Government whether funding for the Army Cadet Forces has been reduced; and if so, why.

To enable the Army to continue to deliver within its financial control total, there has been a small reduction in the funding allocated to the Army Cadet Force.

I can assure the Noble Lord that the Army continues to deliver a challenging and rewarding Cadet experience which benefits our young people, the Army and the wider Nation.