§ 87. Mr. Emrys Hughesasked the Secretary of State for War if he will give the monthly figures of recruits entering the Royal Scots Fusiliers and the Highland Light Infantry for the last six months as compared with the six months in 1956–57.
§ Mr. SoamesFollowing is the information:
— Royal Scots Fusiliers Highland Light Infantry 1957 1956 1957 1956 August … 6 7 9 25 September … 13 13 8 13 October … 8 14 6 19 November … 5 6 3 11 December … 2 8 4 6 1958 1957 1958 1957 January … 7 15 15 23 These figures include transfers to Regular engagements by National Service men, which were omitted from my predecessor's Written Answer on 13th November, 1957.