Lib Dems call for talks to save Knox academy combined cadet force (Roxburgh and Berwickshire Liberal Democrats)

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Lib Dems call for talks to save Knox academy combined cadet force

March 12, 2010 1:32 PM
Originally published by Scottish Liberal Democrats

Jim Hume, Liberal Democrat MSP for the South of Scotland, has today a lodged a motion in the Scottish Parliament urgently calling on all stakeholders to secure the future of the Combined Cadet Force at Knox Academy.

The MSP has called on all stakeholders from school staff right through to the Ministry of Defence, to enter into constructive talks to ensure the continuation of the CCF.

Jim Hume said:

"It is vital that everything which can be done should be done to enable the pupils at Knox Academy continued access to the CCF at their school.

"The CCF plays such an important role in giving young people confidence and life and leadership skills. For it to close would be bitterly disappointing both for the current cadets and for the future pupils at the school who will not have this fantastic opportunity.

"I would urge all stakeholders to enter into discussions with a view to ensuring the continuation of this vital and proud two hundred year tradition."

Last week, the MSP wrote to the Headmistress, East Lothian Council, and the MOD.

Notes:

Text of Mr Hume's motion is below:

Title: Save Knox Academy Cadet Force

That the Parliament notes with concern the plans to close the Combined Cadet Force at Knox Academy in Haddington, the only CCF remaining in a Scottish state secondary school; recognises the huge range of opportunities and experiences the CCF offers the cadets which they might otherwise not be able to access; further recognises the important role the CCF plays in giving young people confidence and life and leaderships skills; and calls urgently upon all stakeholders including the Ministry of Defence, East Lothian Council and the Headmistress of Knox Academy to enter into constructive discussions with a view to ensuring the continuation of this vital and proud, two hundred year tradition of the CCF at the school.