§ 107. Mr. Swinglerasked the Secretary of State for War, how many soldiers have been retained for a further six months' National Service to date; how many have appealed against their retention; and what have been the results of the appeals.
§ Mr. ProfumoApproximately 9,200 National Service men have been retained for additional service under the Army Reserve Act 1962. 2,413 men appealed against retention on grounds of hardship, and of these 623 have been released.