§ 94. Mrs. Hartasked the Minister of Defence how many men and women over 18 years of age registered as living in the seven crofting counties of Scotland were recruited to Her Majesty's forces in each of the years from 1951 to 1961; and for what period of service they were recruited.
§ Mr. ThorneycroftTo answer the hon. Member's Question in the form in which it is asked would involve an unjustifiable amount of research through individual records. I will, with permission, circulate such information as is available, in the Official Report.
Following are the figures:
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PERIOD OF ENGAGEMENTS (YEARS) (Women) — 2 3 4 22 Total 1951 … … — 12 1 — 13 1952 … … — 10 2 2 14 1953 … … — 16 — — 16 1954 … … — 2 — — 2 1955 … … 1 6 — — 7 1956 … … — 12 — — 12 1957 … … — 7 — — 7 1958 … … — 8 — — 8 1959 … … — 13 — — 13 1960 … … 1 4 — — 5 1961 … … — 5 — — 5 2 95 3 2 102 No information is available in respect of the Royal Air Force.