Written questions

Cadets: Northern Ireland

Commons · Question 7157 · Tabled 5 Jun 2026 · Ministry of Defence · Official record

Answered 15 Jun 2026

Question

Asked by Jim Shannon

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what steps he is taking to help ensure that membership of cadet forces in Northern Ireland is supported.

Answer

Answered by Louise Sandher-Jones, 15 Jun 2026

The Government is committed to supporting the Cadet Forces across the whole of the UK, including Northern Ireland, recognising the significant benefits participation brings to young people and wider society. Cadets develop vital life skills such as self-d...