HC Deb 22 October 1946 vol 427 c1453
15. Mr. Swingler

asked the Secretary of State for War the number of officers and men who volunteered to re-enlist in the Army during the 12 months ended 30th September, 1946.

Mr. J. Freeman

4,909 officers and 22,272 soldiers were accepted into the Regular Army during the 12 months ended 30th September. Of this number, 3,253 officers and 3,452 soldiers undertook short service commissions or engagements only.