§ Mr. Brothertonasked the Secretary of State for Defence what was the total expenditure on Service recruitment in each year since 1970.
§ Mr. WellbelovedTotal expenditure on Service recruitment activities for the years 1970–71 to 1976–77 was as follows:
1970–71 £12.9 million 1971–72 £14.2 million 1972–73 £15.2 million 1973–74 £16.9 million (£0.341 million) 1974–75 £19.9 million (£0.353 million) 1975–76 £24.2 million (£0.372 million) 1976–77 £26.3 million (£0.453 million) Figures in brackets represent rentals of careers information offices which are included in the figures for total expenditure.
Similar figures for earlier years are not available and are not included in total expenditure for these years.
§ Mr. Brothertonasked the Secretary of State for Defence when he expects to resume advertising in cinemas for recruitment to the Armed Services.
§ Mr. WellbelovedThere are at present no plans to resume advertising in cinemas for recruitment to the Armed Services.