HC Deb 27 July 1954 vol 531 c26W
71. Mr. Wigg

asked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministry of Defence the number of Regular recruits enlisted in the Royal Navy, Army and Royal Air Force, during the period 1st January, 1954, to 30th June, 1954, together with the comparable figures for 1953.

Mr. Birch

The number is as follows:

1st JANUARY–30th JUNE, 1953
Royal Navy Army Air Force Total
Men … 5,264 22,176 17,026 44,466
Women … 826 1,760 1,469 4,055
1st JANUARY–30th JUNE, 1954
Royal Navy Army Air Force Total
Men … 4,608 19,666 15,727 40,001
Women … 808 1,185 1,124 3,117

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