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43rd Report - MoD’s oversight of Reserve Forces’ and Cadets’ Associations
Public Accounts Committee
HC 893
Published 5 September 2025
Conclusions (2)
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Conclusion
Deferred
Cadet forces are made up of young people typically aged from 12 to 18 and provide them with interesting and challenging activities and life skills. The Department said that the cadets help to develop the nation’s youth, enhance social mobility and give confidence and structure to the most disadvantaged. The …
Government Response Summary
The Government refers to recommendation 2a. PAC recommendation which is the same as the one given for ID 4029.
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Conclusion
Deferred
The Department also described in its letter the cadet safeguarding arrangements that it has in place. Each of the armed forces is responsible for safeguarding its cadets, but they adhere to the same basic safeguarding principles set out in the Department’s Cadet Safeguarding Framework. All adult volunteers and cadet-facing RFCA …
Government Response Summary
The Government refers to recommendation 2a. PAC recommendation which is the same as the one given for ID 4029.