§ Mr. Parkerasked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Admiralty whether he will state the number of the 722 recruits between the ages of 20 and 21 who were entered in the Navy during the year ended 31st March, 1939, who joined for long service of 12 years, and short service of seven years, respectively?
§ Mr. ShakespeareFive hundred and seven of these recruits entered for 12 years continuous service and 215 entered on Special Service engagements.