Cadets: Recruitment
Commons · Question 17969 · Tabled 13 Jul 2026 · Ministry of Defence · Official record
Answered 17 Jul 2026
Question
Asked by Andrew Rosindell
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what steps he is taking to increase the number of new cadets joining military cadet forces in 2026.
Answer
Answered by Calvin Bailey, 17 Jul 2026
The Government fully recognises the benefits of cadets. Participation in the Cadet Forces has significant positive impacts on young people, increasing their performance at school, and improving their employment and career prospects.The Strategic Defence R...