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Debate between Lord Lancaster of Kimbolton and Robert Goodwill
Monday 21st October 2019

(5 years, 2 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Robert Goodwill Portrait Mr Robert Goodwill (Scarborough and Whitby) (Con)
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T8. My hon. Friend the Member for Chelmsford (Vicky Ford) mentioned cadets in the community, but the cadet expansion programme is about establishing 500 new cadet units in state schools. What assessment has my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State made of the value of cadet units to some of our most disadvantaged children in some of our most challenging schools?

Lord Lancaster of Kimbolton Portrait Mark Lancaster
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The University of Northampton’s research into the social impact of cadet forces, including those in state schools, suggests that membership can increase social mobility and help children reach their potential because of the activities they undertake. That is precisely why this has been such a successful process.