§ Mr. LlwydTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence how many recruits to the armed forces were from Wales in 1993–94; and if he will make a statement. [16780]
§ Mr. SoamesDuring financial year 1993–94 the number of recruits enlisted into the armed forces from Wales were as follows:
- Royal Navy: 71
- Army: 587
- Royal Air Force: 41
The figures for the Royal Navy and the Royal Air Force represent personnel recruited through careers information offices located in Wales, while the Army figure represents the number of recruits who gave their normal place of residence as Wales. No central records are maintained of the country of origin of officers, or airmen aircrew in the Royal Air Force, and the information could be provided only at disproportionate cost.