Rachael Maskell
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(9 years, 1 month ago)
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Mr Speaker
I am sure that those cadets were very excited to meet the Minister. I have no reason to doubt that.
Rachael Maskell (York Central) (Lab/Co-op)
Given that the community cadet forces enable young people, particularly those from disadvantaged communities, to gain confidence and skills that they might not otherwise have a chance to gain, what assurances can the Minister give that the cadet expansion initiative will not disproportionately benefit school cadet forces at the expense of community cadet forces?
Mr Brazier
I welcome the hon. Lady to her place as shadow Minister and thank her for the support for cadet units. I am delighted to give her the assurance she seeks. The new units will be set up in areas where there is no existing community provision. They will not be in competition with existing successful community units.