§ Mr. Russellasked the Secretary of State for War the number of men serving in the Regular Army who applied to reengage between the announcement of the recent pay increases and 31st December, 1949; the number of men actually accepted for such re-engagement; and what were the figures for the corresponding period of 1949.
§ Mr. StracheyNo records are maintained of the number of men serving in the Regular Army who apply to extend or re-engage, or of those whose applications are rejected. From 1st September, 1950, when the pay increases took effect, to 31st December, 1950, 1,021 extended to complete 12 years, and 815 re-engaged to complete 21–22 years' Colour service. In the corresponding period of 1949, 463 extended and 689 re-engaged.