HC Deb 27 March 1939 vol 345 c1715W
Mr. Parker

asked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Admiralty what proportion of recruits in 1938 were aged 18 to 20 years?

Mr. Shakespeare

Of 15,458 recruits entered in the Royal Navy and Royal Marines during the year ended 31st December, 1938, 5,585 were aged 18 to 20 years.