Hi all,
Our Illustrious leaders that be have announced
their reply to the petition here it is.............
Read the Government’s responseOver 130,000 young people are benefiting from the experience of the Cadet Forces (the school based Combined Cadet Force, the Sea Cadet Corps, the Army Cadet Force and the Air Training Corps), supported by over 25,000 Adult Volunteers.
The Ministry of Defence (MOD) supports the Cadet Forces with equipment, stores and clothing. This is managed through a set of allowances which lay down the entitlement to clothing and equipment that can be drawn free of charge. These allowances (known as “scales”) of equipment are updated on an annual basis in order that Cadets and Adult Volunteers are supported to a fair and reasonable level within the boundaries of Defence affordability and the Services’ priorities. On top of these allowances, extra clothing can be purchased by adult volunteers from Service stores on the same repayment terms as all other Service personnel.
Where overstocking is identified, all units, including Cadet Stores, are invited to request the stock.
Surplus or obsolete items, however, are sold via the Defence Sales Agency (DSA), largely through a network of marketing contractors, so as to achieve the best return for the taxpayer from the disposal of publicly funded materiel. In line with HM Treasury policy, ‘Gifting’ is not normally considered. It is worth noting that Surplus Companies may be offering manufacturers’ overruns, seconds, copies, alternatives or any other product which may or may not meet the requirements of the Services.
A certain amount of MOD surplus clothing and equipment used by Cadet units will have been declared as surplus but fit for use by Cadet units by the MOD responsible owner; this is pragmatic and is considered best value for money to Defence and the tax payer.
The Government remains committed to supporting the Cadet Movement and, through work with the single Services and other key stakeholders, to improve this area of support where practical, cost effective and affordable.
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self censored due to the fact the politicians may not like the truth about themselves Thanks to all who signed the petition