§ 88. Sir E. Bullusasked the Secretary of State for Defence (1) what are the recruiting figures for the Air services for the six months to the latest available date; and if he will make a statement of future policy;
(2) what are the Army recruiting figures for the six months to the latest available date and if he will make a statement of future policy;
(3) what are the recruiting figures for the Royal Navy for the six months to the latest available date; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Reynolds:Estimated figures for male recruits to the three Services during the period 1st July to 31st December, 1967, are as follows:
Royal Navy including Royal Marines 4,158 Army 10,091 Royal Air Force 3,522 Recruitment targets will be reviewed in the light of my right hon. Friend's statement on Tuesday.