Question follow-through · 96683

Cadets: Oldham

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, if he will take steps to establish Cadet units in Oldham; and whether he will make available funding, resources and organisational assistance to facilitate their formation in areas without Cadet units.

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Answering body
Ministry of Defence
Tabled
3 Dec 2025
Target answer date
8 Dec 2025
Answer
11 Dec 2025 · 8 calendar days after tabling

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  1. 3 Dec 2025

    Question tabled

    To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, if he will take steps to establish Cadet units in Oldham; and whether he will make available funding, resources and organisational assistance to facilitate their formation in areas without Cadet units.

  2. 8 Dec 2025

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  3. 11 Dec 2025

    Answer published

    I refer the hon. Member to the answer I gave on 16 September 2025 to Question 76173 to the hon. Member for Surrey Heath (Dr Al Pinkerton). https://questions-statements.parliament.uk/written-questions/detail/2025-09-09/76173

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