§ Mr. Harry GreenwayTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence what plans the forces have to change their recruiting techniques both for officers and for other ranks; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Archie HamiltonThere are no plans to change recruiting techniques. Although the reduction in the size of the armed forces has resulted in lower recruiting targets, there will be a continued need for new recruits during the drawdown period in order to preserve an appropriate balance of age and skills.