HC Deb 11 May 1970 vol 801 c230W
Sir Ian Orr-Ewing

asked the Secretary of State for Defence what was the percentage shortfall for each of the Armed Services against peacetime establishments for 1st April, 1969, and 1st April, 1970.

Mr. Hattersley:

The percentage shortfall in requirement for trained male officers and other ranks for each of the three Services is:

1st April, 1969 1st April,1970
Per cent. Per cent.
Royal Navy/Royal Marines 2.1 4.1
Army 3.6 2.9
Royal Air Force 2.2 3.1