HC Deb 17 January 1968 vol 756 c602W
88. Sir E. Bullus

asked 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.