§ Mr. Sillarsasked the Secretary of State for Defence what proportion of the United Kingdom working population is employed by his Department as Service men or supporting civilian staff.
§ Mr. William RodgersOut of an estimated United Kingdom working population of 26,000,000 approximately 336,600—1.29 per cent.—are serving in Her Majesty's Forces and a further 266,200—1.02 per cent.—are employed as civilians in support of defence.