HC Deb 15 February 1951 vol 484 cc594-5
18. Mr. Kaberry

asked the Secretary of State for Commonwealth Relations how many men in the United Kingdom for the year ended 31st December, 1950, were recruited into the Australian Armed Forces.

The Prime Minister (Mr. Attlee)

Nine hundred and forty-two, Sir.

Mr. Kaberry

Is this recruiting still going on?

The Prime Minister

Yes, I think so, Sir. There were certain agreed numbers up to which recruits could be sought in this country.

Commander Noble

Is the right hon. Gentleman aware that there is some query over the allowances to be paid to men of the Royal Australian Navy who were recruited for service in this country only, and will he look into the matter?

The Prime Minister

Certainly, Sir, if the hon. and gallant Gentleman will put down a Question.