§ Mr. Churchillasked the Secretary of State for Defence whether, following publication
1977 1976 All Services RN/RM Army RAF All Services RN/RM Army RAF January … 12,200 3,200 6,200 2,800 13,500 3,500 6,500 3,400 February … 13,000 3,900 5,700 3,400 12,600 3,900 5,800 3,000 March … 15,000 5,400 6,000 3,600 14,200 4,600 6,200 3,400 April … 9,400 3,200 3,900 2,300 10,300 4,400 3,900 2,000 May … 8,900 2,600 3,900 2,400 9,900 2,800 4,700 2,400 June … 9,800 2,300 5,100 2,400 11,000 2,600 5,400 3,000 The fall in the number of applicants since the end of March is a seasonal variation.